Information resources
Intended for: Post TreatmentHighlighted Resources 1 resource
A new NHS complaints leaflet
Our Factsheets 2 resources
What good CBT should look like
The Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) of Australia's resources for overcoming Body Dysmorphia
Self Advocacy information and worksheets 17 resources
Information and worksheets to help you to navigate the treatment system and to communicate more effectively.
A simple guide to help you identify which routes you can take to access treatment for your OCD or BDD
Information and top tips to help you to develop a plan of action so you can self advocate.
The first step to self advocating is making a plan, this worksheet will help you set out what it is that you want to achieve.
Communicating effectively is essential when it comes to self advocating. This guide provides information and useful tips to help you communicate clearly to ensure you are being heard.
A useful resource which will help you prepare for any upcoming meetings and/or appointments.
It can be difficult to describe the symptoms of your OCD/BDD, but the information you provide the healthcare professional with is vital in ensuring you receive the right diagnosis/treatment.
A brief overview of the recommended treatments for OCD/BDD.
A useful worksheet to help you plan for meetings and appointments.
A useful worksheet to help you summarise important appointments.
A worksheet which will help you keep track of the medication you are prescribed.
A worksheet aimed to help you keep track of your CBT sessions.
Information and tips on how to effectively communicate during telephone calls.
A useful way to keep track of telephone conversations.
IAPT services provide a range of talking therapies for various mental health conditions (including OCD). They are free to access as they are part of the NHS.
Information and tips on how to effectively make a formal complaint, including a useful worksheet.
The Equality Act 2010 can provide you with protection from discrimination and give you the right to request reasonable adjustments when accessing services or at work/in housing/in education.
Advocacy and Your Rights 2 resources
Covering your rights if you are detained under the Mental Health Act because of your OCD.
Please note that this is a newly revised resource.
Information about our advocacy service
Videos and Presentations 19 resources
Coping with Depression
Looking at how you can help yourself
Looking at coping day to day
Satwant Singh looks at the role that support groups can play in supporting a person with OCD
A look at depression and OCD
Looking at reassurance in OCD
A presentation by Lynne Drummond on revisiting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), given at National Conference, 2014
A presentation given by David Veale at our 2015 National Conference, on whether Mindfulness meditation is relevant to OCD and BDD.
A presentation given by David Veale at our 2015 National Conference, on how to recognize symptoms of depression and generalised anxiety, and useful tips to help manage your mood.
A presentation on 'How we see OCD', given by journalist and author, David Adam, at our 2015 National Conference.
A truly inspirational speech given by Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) member, Ellen, about her experiences of living with OCD
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2018 National Conference: Developing a different relationship with intrusive thoughts and images, Professor David Veale
2018 National Conference: Developing a different relationship with intrusive thoughts and images, Professor David Veale
A talk given by Professor David Veale at our 2018 National Conference.
A presentation given by Dr Lynne Drummond at our 2018 National Conference.
An inspirational speech about overcoming intrusive thoughts, given by Rose Bretécher at our 2018 National Conference.
An inspirational speech given by David and Laurenne Goldstone at our 2018 National Conference.
A truly inspirational speech given by Chair of the OCD Youth Panel, Richard Taylor, at our 2018 National Conference.
A Q&A session with crew and contributors from the film 'UNSTUCK: An OCD Kids Movie', which took place at our 2018 National Conference.
A workshop delivered by the OCD Action Advocacy team on how to get what you want using self-advocacy skills.
A question and answer session about effective treatment for OCD, with Professor David Veale, Dr Lynne Drummond, Dr Rob Willson, Dr Amita Jassi and Ashley Curry.
Campaigning 2 resources
A downloadable poster for OCD Week of Action
Facebook and Twitter banners for OCD Week of Action
From the Online Community 9 resources
Inspirational Quotes submitted by Forum users
Forum members share their tips on dealing with OCD day to day
[View the story "Week of Action - Twitter chat on changing stigma" on Storify]
[View the story "OCD Week of Action - twitter chat on support groups" on Storify]
[View the story "OCD Week of Action - Twitter chat on Advocacy" on Storify]
[View the story "OCD Week of Action - Twitter chat on OCD, BDD and Treatment" on Storify]
[View the story "OCD Week of Action - Twitter chat on Child and Adolescent Mental Health" on Storify]
Ashley Curry and Kirsty Inman's appearance on HCR104fm, where they speak about OCD and their experiences with it.
A booklet put together by service users from The Wirral and Liverpool areas, which combines artwork, poetry and personal stories from people battling mental health issues, and aims to inspire, provide hope and useful tips to help on the journey to recovery.
Books and further reading 2 resources
Full NICE Guidelines
Other recommended reading relating to OCD
Policies & Website Guides 2 resources
About the Support Group Charter, an OCD Action initiative working with support group facilitators to identify best practice
More detail about our Helpline and Email service.
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Review date: 01/15
External Links 1 resource
"Everything works for somebody, but nothing works for everybody."-quoted from this article 'Ten things you need to know to over come OCD'
An article by Fred Penzel who has been involved in over 850 different OCD cases. Here is his take on what 'Ten thing you need to know to over come OCD'. Talking about the different methods, and treatments available, as well as how to get the best uses out of them.