From OCD Action: Thank You, Professor Veale!

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A huge thank you for his contribution to the charity!

After more than 30 years at the heart of OCD Action, Professor David Veale is stepping down from his role as a trustee.

We want to say a huge thank you for his contribution to the charity and his tireless dedication to reshaping how OCD is understood and treated.

A founding trustee

As a founding trustee, David has played a pivotal role in shaping the charity’s vision and driving its growth. His impact on the OCD community is immeasurable, and we are so grateful for his commitment, leadership, and the countless ways he has supported people affected by OCD over the years.

As David steps back, we took the chance to reflect with him on his journey—from his early days in the field to the impact he’s had on OCD treatment and policy. He shared his thoughts on how far things have come, the challenges that remain, and what he hopes to see for the future of OCD care.

Read more about our conversation on our website: https://ocdaction.org.uk/thank-you-professor-veale/

 

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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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