Hekp Keep Your forums safe – report a post

[Forum Moderators]

Quick Guide to Reporting a Post

Would you like to report a post to the moderators but don’t know how? Or want to be sure your privacy and security are protected when you report a post?

We’ve made this both easy and safe for everyone! Your privacy and security are always protected if you report a post. We will never disclose information that could identity you or your forum user account.

When should I report a post?

Keep an eye out for posts that don’t follow our forum guidelines or for users who may be in distress. Not sure what the guidelines are? Review them here:

• Site Rules and Community Standards
• Forum Terms and Conditions
• Etiquette Guide

Some commonly reported posts:

• Spam content and any links you don’t trust
• Harassment/ bullying: includes any negative comments posted about others
• Inappropriate content: i.e. illegal, racist, very graphic or violent content
• Users who are in distress: posts about self-harm, suicidal thoughts
• Advertisements: the only advertising permitted is directly related to OCD or other mental health issues

How can I report a post?

1. At the top of the post, click on “REPORT“. You’ll see a drop-down list with “Report reason“
2. Click on a reason: “Spam”, “Advertising”, “Harassment”, “Inappropriate content”. (Not all reports will “fit”; please choose the closest reason.)
3.  You’ll then see “REPORTED” and “Your report will be reviewed by our moderation team” on the screen. You’ve reported a post!
4. If you want to add more detail, email your comments and the post title to: forum@ocdaction.org.uk 

What happens next?

Our moderation team reviews your report. If the post does not follow forum guidelines, we’ll contact the poster. We’ll explain why their post doesn’t follow our guidelines and work with them to either:

• edit the post so it’s suitable for the forums or
• remove the post.

And please remember: your account details are always kept safe and never revealed to anyone.

Thanks for your help – reporting a post helps us to keep this a safe and and special place for everyone!

Forum Moderators

[Forum Moderators]

Hi:

Forum Moderators here – just checking in, as we want to be sure you’re doing better

We want to be sure you know that, in addition to contacting the OCD Action Helpline and Email Service, you can visit our website’s Resources page: https://ocdaction.org.uk/resources/

You’ll find lots of helpful web-based resources on topics such as:

• An introduction to OCD
• Assessment and Diagnosis
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention
• Funding specialist treatment
• Getting a Yes from the NHS
• Good Quality CBT with ERP
• I am a parent of a young child
• Making the Most of Therapy
• Medication for OCD
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Preparing for a GP Appointment
• Primary Care for Adults
• Reassurance seeking
• Secondary Care for Adult
• Student Space: Management and Keeping Well
• Support at University
• Support for Families and Carers
• Treatment Options
• Treatments Not Recommended for OCD
• What to Look for in a Therapist
• Your Journey through the NHS

[Author]

Posts