Archive for the ‘OCD’ Category

Do you have a mental health problem?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Times online have recently created a number of questionnaires to help you determine if you might have a mental illness. If you are worried that your winter blues might be something a little more serious then find out if you need to seek help. We are all guilty of using the terms stressed and depressed read more »

More methods to detect OCD needed

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

Concerns at the difficulty of diagnosing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder have been address, with new methods of identifying those at risk, reports The Times.
There are calls for more research to be undertaken to monitor those in high-risk groups, such as pregnant women and young people leaving home, to ascertain triggers and and help prevent the illness.
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2008 OCD Conference

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Mental health professionals and members of the public who are affected by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) will get together on Saturday 22nd November for the 2008 OCD Conference at Imperial College London.
The Conference is organised by OCD Action and has been designed to educate and inspire participants, and provide an opportunity to share personal experiences. read more »