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Learn more about OCD
This chapter will help you understand OCD better, symptoms and possible causes.
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We have all seen the above World Health Organization reference to OCD, but where did it originate? OCD-UK investigated…
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Having OCD
Having OCD is difficult to live with whilst working at recovery. This section has lots of information, advice and features to help during this time.
OCD-UK Conference Recordings: 2020 & 2021
Due to the pandemic, in 2020 and 2021 we checked into our virtual hotel to host our annual conference where we flew the flag for recovery. Those presentations are available to access completely free of charge.
Learn more about Overcoming OCD
This chapter will help you understand more about the recommended treatments for OCD, including how to access NHS or private treatment.
IAPT Database
When people in England seek OCD treatment they are usually referred to their Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service.
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OCD in Children and Young People
Children and young people can also suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
This section will be updated with information, advice and features for children and young people (up to age 18).
OCDUKYA Raising Awareness
In 2020, some of the OCD-UK Young Ambassadors worked together on a film to create awareness about OCD.
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Family, Friends and Carers (FFC)
OCD impacts on the lives of the whole family, especially those that love and care for people with OCD.
This section will be updated with lots of information, advice and features to help families understand and cope better with their loved one’s OCD.
Parents OCD Educational Workshops
We are funded for 2024-2027 to offer a series of workshops for parents of children with OCD. The workshops will take place online and in-person several times a year and all are free of charge.
Get Involved to Help OCD-UK
Get involved in the work of OCD-UK through raising awareness or fundraising. We will add more ways to get involved in this section in the weeks ahead.
Brighton Marathon Places Available
We still have guaranteed places for the 2025 Brighton Marathon.
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Research opportunity: Can a personalised nutrition program (ZOE) improve symptoms of OCD or BDD?
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Research opportunity: Do you Experience OCD with ‘just right’ sensations and behaviours?
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Unqualified & unlicensed ‘OCD therapists’ exploiting vulnerable people
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Research opportunity: An exploration into the experiences of individuals with POCD
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