Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactNikita – The Pit My name is Nikita and I live in a small seaside town with my incredible mum and two doggies. It seems quite sad to say, but I cannot remember a time in my …
Zoe – Going To University
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactZoe – Going to University Going to university. A big change. Lots of excitement, lots to look forward to, the start of a new adventure. For everyone however, there are lots of questions and worries. Will I …
Natasha – Breaking Free
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactNatasha – Breaking Free Young Ambassador Natasha Hi my name is Natasha and I’m 18 years old. I have had OCD all my life but my OCD became severe a few years ago when I was 15. …
Niamh – Little Hands
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactNiamh – Little Hands Hi, my name is Niamh and I’m 16 years old and I’ve been suffering with OCD since I was 12. I’ve always been overly anxious and expected the worse to happen. Even as …
July OCD news and research papers
The following list of external OCD news articles and features and research papers or summaries has been compiled for informational purposes only. OCD-UK does not necessarily agree with or endorse the research summaries or research organisations listed. …
Marika – What if
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactMarika – What If This poem was written by OCD-UK Young Ambassador Marika who is 18 years old. It is inspired by the doubt that accompanies intrusive thoughts, and the rumination that follows. What If by Marikawhat …
National Lottery Community Fund grant expands our services for parents of children with OCD
OCD-UK is delighted to announce its success in securing a National Lottery Community Fund grant of almost £113,000 to develop a much needed OCD educational support for parents of children that suffer with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. The project, which we have …
Statement on Letts story reporting
During the past week the trial of the parents of a Muslim convert (Jack Letts) suspected of joining Islamic State has been taking place at the Old Bailey in London. The parents, John Letts and wife Sally Lane, stand accused …
New Oxford specialist OCD clinic
Update: 24th April: The new Oxford clinic is now open for referrals. For any patient seeking a referral to the new clinic please pass this link on to your referring health professional. – https://www.oxicpt.co.uk/clinic/information-for-referrers Posted 23rd February 2019 Exclusive news …
Hannah – Making A Difference
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactHannah – Making a Difference I remember this being a very frightening and lonely time as I didn’t know what was ‘wrong’ with me.Hannah Hi, my name is Hannah, I’m currently 19 and have suffered with OCD …
Robyn – Climbing the Mountain
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactRobyn – Climbing the Mountain Hey, my name is Robyn, I am 14 years old and I was diagnosed with intrusive thoughts OCD in May 2017. Here is my story… People started to notice, laugh and question …
Pure O – The Facts
Described as refreshingly honest and ground breaking, ‘Pure’ is Channel 4’s new comedy drama based on the fantastic book Pure by Rose Bretécher (pen name), which starts this evening. We loved Rose’s book and we’re looking forward to enjoying the series …
