Information resources
Intended for: Concerned about a related disorder, Post TreatmentHighlighted Resources 1 resource
A new NHS complaints leaflet
Our Factsheets 10 resources
What good CBT should look like
Understanding BDD and treatment options
Looking at Habit disorders, skin picking and hair pulling
Information about hair pulling know as Trichotillomania (TTM)
Looking as the Habit Disorder Compulsive Skin Picking (CSP)
A leaflet provided by South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust, clearly explaining their recommended Hoarding Disorder treatment programme
It can be difficult to talk to a person about getting help for their OCD. This article has some helpful suggestions about how you can broach the subject.
An information leaflet on Perinatal OCD, taken from the Royal College of Psychiatrists website
The British Psychological Society's guide to Hoarding Disorder
The Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) of Australia's resources for overcoming Body Dysmorphia
Advocacy and Your Rights 2 resources
Covering your rights if you are detained under the Mental Health Act because of your OCD.
Please note that this is a newly revised resource.
Information about our advocacy service
Videos and Presentations 25 resources
Coping with Depression
Looking at how you can help yourself
Looking at coping day to day
Satwant Singh looks at the role that support groups can play in supporting a person with OCD
A look at depression and OCD
A look at Habit Disorders and treatment options
A look at coping with health anxiety
A look at how to cope with panic attacks
A look at phobias and treatment options
Looking at reassurance in OCD
An overview of BDD by Rob Willson given at National Conference 2014
A presentation by David Veale on OCD and depression, given at National Conference 2014
A presentation by Lynne Drummond on revisiting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), given at National Conference, 2014
A presentation given by David Veale at our 2015 National Conference, on whether Mindfulness meditation is relevant to OCD and BDD.
A presentation given by David Veale at our 2015 National Conference, on how to recognize symptoms of depression and generalised anxiety, and useful tips to help manage your mood.
A presentation on 'How we see OCD', given by journalist and author, David Adam, at our 2015 National Conference.
A truly inspirational speech given by Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) member, Ellen, about her experiences of living with OCD
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2018 National Conference: Developing a different relationship with intrusive thoughts and images, Professor David Veale
2018 National Conference: Developing a different relationship with intrusive thoughts and images, Professor David Veale
A talk given by Professor David Veale at our 2018 National Conference.
A presentation given by Dr Lynne Drummond at our 2018 National Conference.
An inspirational speech about overcoming intrusive thoughts, given by Rose Bretécher at our 2018 National Conference.
An inspirational speech given by David and Laurenne Goldstone at our 2018 National Conference.
A truly inspirational speech given by Chair of the OCD Youth Panel, Richard Taylor, at our 2018 National Conference.
A Q&A session with crew and contributors from the film 'UNSTUCK: An OCD Kids Movie', which took place at our 2018 National Conference.
A workshop delivered by the OCD Action Advocacy team on how to get what you want using self-advocacy skills.
Campaigning 2 resources
A downloadable poster for OCD Week of Action
Facebook and Twitter banners for OCD Week of Action
From the Online Community 10 resources
Inspirational Quotes submitted by Forum users
Forum members share their tips on dealing with OCD day to day
[View the story "Week of Action - Twitter chat on changing stigma" on Storify]
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[View the story "OCD Week of Action - Twitter chat on OCD, BDD and Treatment" on Storify]
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Ashley Curry and Kirsty Inman's appearance on HCR104fm, where they speak about OCD and their experiences with it.
A booklet put together by service users from The Wirral and Liverpool areas, which combines artwork, poetry and personal stories from people battling mental health issues, and aims to inspire, provide hope and useful tips to help on the journey to recovery.
Information and resources for HR professionals on how spot signs of OCD and support employers at work.
Books and further reading 3 resources
Full NICE Guidelines
Books focusing on OCD related Disorders
Other recommended reading relating to OCD
Policies & Website Guides 2 resources
About the Support Group Charter, an OCD Action initiative working with support group facilitators to identify best practice
More detail about our Helpline and Email service.
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Review date: 01/15
External Links 3 resources
A website focusing on hoarding with a range of resources and further links
Website focusing on trichotillomania
"Everything works for somebody, but nothing works for everybody."-quoted from this article 'Ten things you need to know to over come OCD'
An article by Fred Penzel who has been involved in over 850 different OCD cases. Here is his take on what 'Ten thing you need to know to over come OCD'. Talking about the different methods, and treatments available, as well as how to get the best uses out of them.