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 …
David Beckham Documentary – Our Statement
OCD-UK is aware of unhelpful and misleading media articles reporting on the forthcoming David Beckham Documentary. We have not yet seen the documentary, nor have knowledge of Mr Beckham’s clinical diagnosis. However, the media reporting on it has failed to …
NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression, the new name for IAPT
A rebranding of NHS therapy services took place in January which will affect those seeking psychological treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression is the new name for Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) services. …
OCD-UK condemn New York Post article
OCD-UK condemn the recent stigma-fuelling New York Post article written by John Mac Ghlionn, which starts out with the words ‘OCD and radical beliefs’, and goes on to suggest that researchers are increasingly saying that suffering from OCD correlates with …
FAQs on OCD – New Book
During the year OCD-UK’s Zoë Wilson and Ashley Fulwood have been busy writing a brand new book about OCD. Both have waived their personal royalties from the book to donate their proceeds to the charity. Due to be published …
Welcome to our new online webinar series
There’s always more to learn about OCD and its related disorders and this webinar series is an opportunity to hear from experts on topics not covered at our annual conference. We start the series on 16th March with a presentation …
Mia talks OCD with Georgia Lock
Lived Experience VideoMia talks OCD with Georgia LockOCDUKYA Mia talks all things OCD with actor Georgia Lock.In May, OCD-UK Young Ambassador Mia interviewed Georgia Lock about her OCD experiences. The interview was arranged and planned by Mia and OCD-UK are grateful …
Mia talks OCD with Tom Rosenthal
Lived Experience VideoMia talks OCD with Tom RosenthalOCDUKYA Mia talks OCD with actor and comedian, Tom Rosenthal.Mia In April, OCD-UK Young Ambassador Mia was joined by OCD-UK’s Ashley Fulwood and Zoe Wilson as they interviewed Tom Rosenthal about his OCD …
Cruel to be kind – A mother’s guide to reassurance
First published by OCD-UK in 2018, we’re reprinting this article in memory of Bellsie (Lottie)‘s mum who sadly passed away this week, and in Lottie’s own words, was forever grateful to OCD-UK.