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November 6, 2009
OCD Video Links from Youtube.
A Promise To My Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
November 6, 2009
OCD ME!
November 6, 2009
OCD
November 6, 2009
Stuck in a Doorway: An OCD Story
November 6, 2009
Whats it like to be OCD?
November 6, 2009
Our New Website
November 5, 2009
Welcome to the new OCD Action website. This new website has been designed with one thing in mind – you. We want to be able to not only provide high quality support and information for people affected by OCD but also help to foster the OCD community by providing ways for people to share their thoughts, their ideas and their lives in a safe and supported environment.
Over the coming months we will be switching on some additional functions, making this site even more interactive and helping individuals build up new networks and friendships (think Facebook for OCD).
If you would like to share your thoughts about our new site, or would like to make any suggestions, please use the comment form below.
Thank you
Hoarding Study
November 5, 2009
Participants needed for a study on Hoarding
Behavioural and Clinical Neuroscience Institute (BCNI), University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
Our aim is to gain more insight into the nature of hoarding. Therefore, we are looking for participants who are suffering from hoarding behaviour for a research project which is currently being conducted at the University of Cambridge. Also, we are searching for participants who do not have any hoarding symptoms at all, but do have a first degree relative who is suffering from hoarding.
In detail, we are looking for four types of volunteers:
- · those who have hoarding symptoms as well as OCD
- · those who have hoarding symptoms and do not have OCD
- · those who do not have any hoarding or OCD symptoms, but have a first-degree relative (parents, children, siblings) that is suffering from hoarding symptoms but not OCD
- · those who do not have any hoarding or OCD symptoms, but have a first-degree relative (parents, children, siblings) that is suffering from hoarding symptoms and OCD
The study consists of some nice computer tasks and some questionnaires regarding your mood and health. The testing will take approximately 2.5 hours and you will receive 30 pounds as a thank for your participation and we will also pay for travel expenses. The testing can either be done in Cambridge, London or Welwyn Garden City.
This research has been approved by Essex 1 Research Ethics Committee.
If you are interested to take part and if you like to get some more detailed information about the study, please don’t hesitate to contact:
Martina Butt, University of Cambridge
Behavioural and Clinical Neuroscience Institute
Downing Street
Cambridge CB2 3EB
Tel.: +44 1223 764426
Email: mb690@cam.ac.uk
North Wales – Deeside
November 5, 2009
Where
Aston House, Deeside, Community Hospital, Plough Lane,Deeside,CH5 1XS
Meeting Time
Dates
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday
Contact
Keir Harding
01244 834 921
Type
This group welcomes people with OCD and related disorders. The group is professionally led.
Notes
Cardiff
November 5, 2009
Where
Contact group for details
Meeting Time
18.00-19.30
Dates
First Tuesday of every month
Contact
Ian Hughes
02920 335 555
Ian.Hughes@cardiffandVale.wales.nhs.uk
Type
This group welcomes people with OCD and related disorders. The group is professionally led.
Notes
Wimbourne- Obsessions Together
November 5, 2009
Where
Jessop House, Mill Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HG
Meeting Time
19:00-21:00
Dates
Third Wednesday of every month
Contact
Eric Chalmers
01202 496 267/07837179760
e.chalmers@dorset-cc.gov.uk
Type
Notes
This is an Obsessions Together group
Surbiton
November 5, 2009
Where
Newent House Resource Centre, 8-10 Browns Road (Off Ewell Road), Surbiton, Surrey. KT5 8SP.
On Arrival: Please enter by second pair of doors, to the right of the front of the building. Ring doorbell if doors do not open automatically. ( The left hand doors, further along the front, are for residents in care and should not be disturbed. ) On entry please use antibacterial cleanser supplied ( same procedure as for hospitals ) and sign your name in entry book ( Upon leaving you must sign out as well. This is for safety reasons in case of need to evacuate building in case of emergency)
Meeting Time
20:00-23:00 ( Please try to attend as early as possible. Though we do allow for latecomers we must close the group by 23.00. ). Anyone attending is free to leave anytime that is most suitable for them. ie. no need to stay until 23.00
Contact:
Phone : Les: 020 8390 2648 ( This is an answering machine only. I will return enquiries as soon as possible. Sorry cannot reply to mobile no`s. )
Email ( Speedier reply usually ) ocdhelp@tiscali.co.uk
Dates
Date: The 3rd Thursday of each month only
Type
This is a friendly relaxed group for sufferers, carers, families and friends, to chat or listen, and hopefully find information helpful in an individuals recovery. No one under the age of 18.
The group is run by a fellow sufferer with diagnosed OCD who knows how challenging this disorder can be.
Notes
Costs: There is a donation of £1 (5op for carers, parents, friends etc) this goes towards yearly insurance, refreshments etc.
South Hampshire (Eastleigh)
November 5, 2009
Where
Centenary Hall
Chamberlayne Road*
Eastleigh
SO50 5JH
* Between Factory Road and Blenheim Road
Meeting Time
14:15 – 16:45
Dates
Once a month, on the 1st Saturday of the month.
Contact
Stephen
07976 726 803
Type
This group is open to people with OCD (and those who think they might be), their family members and friends
Notes
This is an informal meeting where people affected by OCD can talk to others in a friendly, non-judgmental way.
The group does not offer specific therapy or professional guidance, but is an opportunity to share ideas and strategies, and to provide mutual support.
Nearest railway station: Eastleigh, Nearest bus routes: Bluestar 2 (to Derby Road), all routes to Eastleigh (Bus Station), Car parking: Free, on site at front of building
The Charity
September 16, 2009
OCD Action is the largest national charity focusing on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). We provide support and information to anybody affected by OCD, work to raise awareness of the disorder amongst the public and frontline healthcare workers, and strive to secure a better deal for people with OCD.
We are a dedicated charity with a clear vision, solid objectives and a real understanding of OCD. Formed by a group of volunteers and leading professionals in 1994, the charity is recognised as both a strong voice for people with OCD and a vital source of help.
More importantly, we have the volunteers, trustees and staff to turn our vision into reality and make a real and lasting difference to anyone affected by OCD.
Use the links on the right to find out more about our work.
OCD At School
OCD At School
The OCD at School Project aims to provide support to young people with OCD in secondary schools in the Greater London area.
Make A Donation
Make A Donation
We rely solely on generous donations to ensure that we can keep our work going.
Resource Centre
Resource Centre
Support and information resources, find out more OCD related books, find external resources, and articles.
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