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OCD in a pandemic: Extra handwashing is not distressing for most

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were concerned infection control measures such as extra hand washing and social distancing might compound the distress of people living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Early anecdotal evidence and case studies reported an apparent increase in OCD relapse rates and symptom severity. But a year on, we’re learning […]

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Here’s How To Support A Friend With OCD

If you have a friend who is living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), you’ll naturally want to offer your support. The first step in helping someone cope with any type of mental illness is to educate yourself. It’s become common to throw around the term “OCD” to refer to quirks or people who are very […]