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 …
Professor T – New ITV crime drama
Professor T – new ITV crime DramaComment by our Chief Executive, Ashley Fulwood.Ashley Fulwood3rd July 2021Share this postAs the bathroom door shuts on the graphic opening sequence of this new ITV drama series, it leaves our darkest imagination to fill …
Hollyoaks
OCD in the MediaHollyoaks to air character’s struggle with OCDOCD-UK working alongside actress Alex Fletcher and Hollyoaks makers Lime PicturesArticle published: 20th April 2021Share this postHollyoaks actress Alex Fletcher Earlier this month, Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks confirmed that the character Diane …
Response to Wall Street Journal article
A response to the Wall Street Journal article written by our chief executive Ashley Fulwood and our children and parents lead Zoe Wilson, both have lived experience of OCD. Updated: 3rd April 2020. We’ve seen some horrendous journalism about OCD …
MIND by Tusks
MIND by TusksAfter battling with paralysing anxiety in 2017, London-based artist and producer Emily Underhill, was diagnosed with a subset of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, that is sometimes called Harm OCD. Known professionally as Tusks, Emily was keen to be vocal …
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. …
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 …
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 …
The Range – An update
Earlier this week we highlighted concerns that had been raised by our followers about two products being sold by a national retail outlet, The Range. The two products, wall art saying (I have OCD, Obsessive Cake Disorder), were considered inappropriate …
The Range – Disappointment in OCD products
Update: Wed 16th Aug – This issue is now resolved. Please review this post for updated comment. In a week when WHSmith announce they are working to deliver a comprehensive mental health well-being strategy that will not only raise awareness …
Our approach to dealing with the media
In a day and age where social-media is so widely used, for TV production companies wanting to recruit participants with OCD for their programmes it’s no longer necessary to come through charities like OCD-UK or approach the national OCD treatment …
Statement on Jo Cox murder and reporting
Yesterday the nation came to terms with the tragic loss of the MP Jo Cox, and we all send our deepest sympathies to the husband, children and family of Jo Cox. Whilst the full facts about this brutal murder are …
