Resources for Young People
Websites
OCD Action: A charity delivering frontline services which make a tangible and long-term difference to the lives of people with OCD, their families, carers and friends.
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OCD UK: A charity working to educate, offer hope and support people through the difficult times, right through to recovery and everything in between.
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The Secret Illness: a global community that explores the realities of living with obsessive compulsive disorder through the Creative Arts.
Videos
OCD Is Not Me: a short film featuring young people with OCD and their parents. This film was made to raise awareness of OCD and instil hope for recovery.
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To the recently diagnosed: A video offering hope and inspiration from OCD-UK's young ambassadors.
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Books
Can I tell you about OCD? By Dr Amita Jassi: An ideal introduction to OCD for both young people and older readers. It shows family, friends and teachers how they can support someone with the condition and will be an excellent way to start a conversation about OCD, in the classroom or at home.
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Breaking free from OCD: A CBT Guide for Young People and their Families.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Diary: A Self-Help Diary with CBT Activities to Challenge Your OCD