THIS WEEKEND – from 4pm Friday we are hosting an online OCD conference with 18 different presentations across two days. Access to the conference will be completely free of charge to watch live on Friday or Saturday. For further information, …
People’s experiences of intrusive thoughts of harming others wanted for short fictional film
A British film director, Hendrik Ehlers, is making a short fictional film about a character who is troubled by intrusive thoughts of harming others. The aim of the film is to accurately and sympathetically portray the inner life of someone …
Unqualified & unlicensed ‘OCD therapists’ exploiting vulnerable people
OCD can cause immense suffering for both adults and children who are affected by it. Understandably, people who are desperate to alleviate their symptoms sometimes turn to private therapists for treatment, but at OCD-UK we have been hearing increasing heart-breaking …
Research opportunity: Understanding the impact of life experiences across mental health difficulties
This study has received ethical approval from the University of Oxford Central University Research Ethics Committee (CUREC) (Approval Number: R89339/RE001). Understanding the impact of life experiences across mental health difficulties, OCD, PTSD and anxiety. Summary We are …
Our commitment to our Diversity and Inclusion Charter
Today, more than ever we are committed to promoting our Diversity and Inclusion Charter which we launched in September 2021. We hope that our charter demonstrates our commitment to ensuring all those affected by OCD here in the UK will …
Happy Pride
Happy Pride Month This month is Pride month and OCD-UK are delighted to share this image and give a nod towards our diversity charter that we launched in September 2021. We are taking this opportunity to reiterate our commitment …
Thank you to The Toyota Manufacturing UK Charitable Trust
In 1992 Toyota opened a brand new manufacturing plant in Burnaston, just south of Derby. Since that time Toyota Manufacturing UK and The Toyota Manufacturing UK Charitable Trust have donated over £7 million pounds to local charities and organisations. OCD-UK …
The OCD Magazine – Get Involved
Last year our members magazine was relaunched, with the first of a series of three themed magazines focusing on the key aspects of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. In April the second in the series will be published and …
Understanding young people’s experiences of their early obsessive-compulsive signs emerging at 4-10 years
This study has been reviewed, and approved, by University of Manchester, University Research Ethics Committee 2 (UREC2) (ref: 2023-17286-30949). The ethics board can be contacted by emailing urec2@manchester.ac.uk Understanding young people’s experiences of their early obsessive-compulsive signs …
The parent project is back!
In 2019, OCD-UK secured funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a project specifically designed for parents who have children with OCD. This project involved delivering in-person educational workshops to parents across different cities and towns within the …
Parents’ experiences of parenting a preadolescent child with OCD
Parents’ experiences of parenting a preadolescent child with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) The following report by Chloe Chessell shares the results of a research study that researchers at the University of Reading have conducted a study to find out about …
An audience with Professor Roz Shafran
Our ‘Audience with’ events offer attendees a fantastic opportunity to hear from and interact with OCD experts in person. Our events are designed for our guests to hear themed OCD presentations in a small intimate audience, allowing for in-depth and …
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