Data presented by the BBC reports worrying trends

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national data collection on OCD should become a policy priority

In case you missed our previous posts and social media posts, you may be interested to hear that data presented by the BBC shows that reports of OCD among young people have tripled in the past decade.

At OCD Action, we hear every day from people whose lives are on hold because they can’t access treatment.

We also see the incredible difference that the right, evidence-based treatments can make.

That’s why we’re calling for national data collection on OCD to become a policy priority, and for urgent investment in OCD services across the NHS.

Change is possible, and it starts with every single person living with OCD being seen and counted.

Read the full story: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdr612zrl0no

For support and information: ocdaction.org.uk | support@ocdaction.org.uk

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Other OCD-Related Support Services – Find Out More!

In addition to OCD Action, other organisations provide useful, reliable and relevant support for people with OCD and OCD-related conditions and their friends, families and carers. Find out more on our Resources page: https://ocdaction.org.uk/resources/

These are just some of the many organisations:

Maternal OCD: They provide help for women with perinatal obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), a debilitating anxiety disorder, which is treatable. Maternal OCD’s aims are to:

• Raise awareness of perinatal OCD to healthcare professionals, mums to be/new mums, researchers and national decision-makers
• Provide information and support to mums and their families
• Encourage and support perinatal OCD research

BDD Foundation: Provides support for people with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), a preoccupation with perceived defects/flaws in appearance, often cause excessive self-consciousness. The Foundation:

• explains that BDD is a treatable condition and how, with the right help, recovery is very possible.
• provides information on support and treatment services available to UK residents
• recognises that the BDD community is worldwide. They encourage everyone to seek help and support through online services that can be accessed anywhere.

Asto Clinics: Asto is a UK charity providing treatment based on what works for individuals living with OCD. Asto’s founder, Steve Turnock, suffered from severe OCD and is aware of how life-changing the right support can be.

International OCD Foundation: The IOCDF is a large nonprofit serving the OCD community world-wide, including family members and health professionals. The IOCDF is known for:

• Their mission – to ensure that no one affected by OCD and related disorders is alone. Their community provides help, healing and hope.
• Their vision – that everyone impacted by OCD and related disorders has access to effective treatment and support.
• Their work – providing up-to-date education and resources, quality professional training, and advancing research.

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It’s good to see more attention being given to OCD and related conditions. Access to reliable information and appropriate support can make a real difference for people and their families. Thanks for sharing these resources.

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