TAKING THE FIRST STEP: SEEKING THE RECOMMENDED TREATMENTS
During the OCD Action webinar “Taking the First Step: Seeking the Recommended Treatments”, Helpline volunteers Barbara and Paul walked viewers through the process of accessing the clinically recommended treatment for OCD – CBT with ERP (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention).
This webinar was designed to make participants feel informed and confident, helping to advocate for themselves when seeking treatment.
Missed the webinar? You can view it here: https://youtu.be/7zjsjXgS05M
Meet the presenters
Barbara
Barbara, a dedicated mental health advocate, draws upon her extensive background in workplace mental health research and as co-founder of a global corporate mental health programme. Spurred on by her personal experience as a parent of a child with OCD, Barbara joined OCD Action as a Helpline volunteer in 2021, and now also leads interactive sessions, offering crucial guidance to parents navigating treatment and support for OCD and BDD.
Paul
Paul has volunteered on the OCD Action Helpline since 2019. His own battle with OCD inspired him to join the charity and help others. He runs a commercial property agency in London and has written freelance for newspapers and magazines.