At Uni With OCD? All You Need to Know is Here!

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OCD at University: A Support Handbook

Hello students, prospective students, (also students’ relatives and friends)!

OCD Action knows living with and supporting someone with OCD at university can be challenging – but please remember you are not alone.

Whether you’re starting university, continuing studies or supporting a student, this Handbook is invaluable. It explains ways to make everyone’s university experience easier to navigate.

Some Areas Our Handbook Aims to Help With

• Understanding OCD and how it can affect university life.

• Accessing the right support, from disability services to wellbeing.

• Finding available treatment, and understanding and knowing the clinically recognised options.

• Advocating for people with OCD, including yourself, when speaking to tutors and support staff.

• Connecting with others to build a support network.

How Do I find more details?

Here’s a link to the Handbook poster: OCD at University – A Support Handbook for Students

Further Resources on Our Website

These were developed in collaboration with OCD Action and Student Space, a mental health initiative run by Student Minds. The resources offer safe and confidential support including: Treatment options

And please remember: OCD is here to help with university studies…and your life before and after!

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Hey again:

Here’s the link to the Handbook discussed above, “OCD at University: A Support Handbook” on our website: https://ocdaction.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/OCD-at-University-A-Support-Handbook-for-Students.pdf

Wishing you the best of luck at Uni!

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Hello:

We just want to be sure that Young People know that OCD Action has a Support Group just for you. For information on this group, see our website’s Support Groups page:

Groups for young people
Young people aged 16 – 20 with OCD or BDD (Thursday, Zoom)
First and third Thursday, 7pm

Our Support Groups

OCD Action’s Online Support Groups provide a safe and welcoming environment where you can connect with others with similar experiences and offer mutual support without judgement. All support groups are peer led and facilitated by a dedicated team of trained volunteers.

Our support groups are available to anyone based in the UK affected by OCD or a related condition. Groups include support  for parents and caregivers, partners and loved ones. Participatie via Zoom, camera on or off.

No internet access?We provide a limited number of places in our phone support groups.

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This is such a useful resource for anyone navigating university life with OCD. The handbook makes things much clearer, especially around accessing support and knowing what services are actually available. For students who might still be struggling or feeling unsure about how OCD can impact day-to-day uni routines, there are other resources that offer advice and shared experiences:

• https://ocdaction.org.uk/resources/student-space-management-and-keeping-well/
• https://ocdaction.org.uk/resources/support-at-university/

They might be helpful to read alongside the handbook, as they cover some of the emotional and practical challenges other students have faced. You’re definitely not alone, and it’s great that these resources exist to make the transition easier.

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