Join Us for the next Teen's Online Support Group! You can register for the upcoming online support group for Teens aged 12-17, happening this week on Thu 4th June at 6 pm. Hosted by Mia and Laura. Remember to sign up for Zoom! 😊 https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/#gf_43#gf_43 #OCD

Oscar (Megan’s dog) with his copy of the Spring members magazine. This 100 page magazine is on its way to OCD-UK members this week. Membership costs just £2 a month, to become a member just follow the membership link on our website. Join here - ocduk.beaconforms.com/form/fc749420

Recovery is personal to everyone, and it can mean different things to different people. People can also change their view on recovery over time, as they accomplish things they previously doubted they could. What does recovery look like to you?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Fundraising Development Manager to join our compassionate, positive and expanding friendly team. www.ocduk.org/jobs/fundrai...

We have had a fair few more followers lately - so we would like to re-introduce ourselves! Welcome to anyone who is new around here, you can swipe to learn a little more about OCD-UK ☺️ #OCDUK #MentalHealth #OCDAwareness #MentalHealthSupport #OCDRecovery #OCDHelp #OCDCommunity #OCDRecovery

Join Us for the next Young Adult’s Online Support Group! You can register for the upcoming online support group for young adults aged 18-25, which takes place on Thursday at 7pm. The session will be led by Mia and Megan. We will see you there. https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/ 😊

Join us for the next Teen's Online Support Group! You can register for the upcoming online support group for Teens (aged 12-17). The group will be led by Mia and Laura. To sign up, please use this link https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/#gf_43#gf_43

Running the TCS London Marathon is something that will stay with you for life, and you can be part of this most iconic race whilst representing and supporting OCD-UK! To find out more and to apply for one of our limited places for the 2027 London Marathon please visit our website at: www.ocduk.org

We are hosting an online workshop on Friday 8th May for parents who have children with OCD in the CAMHS age bracket (5-18). Tickets are now...OPEN! 🎫 To read more about how they differ from our usual, smaller workshops/to book, click here: https://www.ocduk.org/parents-project-online-workshops/

We are hosting a Q&A session for parents and caregivers on Wednesday 6th May 7pm - 8pm. You can register for this event, or read more by clicking here: https://www.ocduk.org/parent-qa/

Are you a parent of a child in the CAMHS age bracket (ages 5-18) and they are suffering from OCD? We are hosting an online parent workshop on Thursday 23rd April. To book a ticket, or read more about what the workshops cover, click here https://www.ocduk.org/parents-project-online-workshops/

Whether your dog is joining you in a sponsored walk for OCD-UK, or your furry friend is on their daily walk, as modelled by Oscar in the image (our colleague Megan's dog), the OCD-UK bandana is a fun way to support the charity's work and raise awareness. https://www.ocduk.org/product/dog-bandana/

National Pet Day 🐾 Pets are part of the family. Today, OCD-UK is honouring all of the pets out there who have helped their loved ones to challenge OCD, loved them through the worst times of their lives, and always been there to make them feel special 🐾

The sun is out, and what a perfect time to start your 1.2 Challenge, it's really simple, pledge to walk an extra 1.2 miles every day, for any 30 consecutive days whilst pledging to fundraise at least £75 for OCD-UK. https://www.ocduk.org/get-involved/fundraising/walking/1point2challenge/ #OCD

We have had 1 cancellation for tomorrows online parent workshop. The workshop is for parents of children (ages 5-18) who are struggling because of OCD. 🔗To learn more/book: https://www.ocduk.org/events/online-wshop-april-8th-2026-parents/

Today is World Autism Awareness day 🧡💛💚💙🩵💜❤️ We have lots of different presentations about OCD & autism which are freely available on our website https://www.ocduk.org/

Join Us for the next Young Adult’s Online Support Group! You can register for the upcoming online support group for young adults aged 18-25, which takes place next Wednesday at 7pm. To register please visit our online support group page on our website: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/

Neurodivergence Celebration Week 🎉 Are you looking for relatable stories about OCD & neurodivergence? Megan from OCD-UK shares her experiences in a blog post on our OCD & Neurodivergence page. 🔗Click here to go to the page where you can find Megan's story www.ocduk.org/ocd-nd/

Neurodivergence Celebration Week 🎉 OCD-UK has a webpage which includes resources and information about the overlap between OCD & Neurodivergence. 🔗Click here to visit the page: https://www.ocduk.org/ocd-nd/

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week! 🎉 On Thursday we are hosting a one-off support group for people who experience OCD alongside autism, ADHD and/or other forms of neurodivergence. No formal diagnosis needed, all welcome (18+) Hosted by Megan, Sara and Claire. More info on our website!

We are wishing a Happy Mother’s Day to all those who are celebrating today. We would also like to give a special mention to those with OCD who may find today difficult. Read the full post on our website at: https://www.ocduk.org/happy-mothers-day/

Living with OCD for anybody can be  deeply distressing and isolating, and the condition often targets what matters most. For mums with OCD that will be your ability to love and care for your child.  Read the full text on our website: https://www.ocduk.org/ways-that-ocd-can-impact-mums/

We are hosting a Q&A event specifically for parents of children who are suffering from OCD and are in the CAMHS age bracket (5-18)🎙️ 🔗To register and read more about what will happen at the Q&A event and how it will be delivered click here: https://www.ocduk.org/parent-qa/

The 1.2 Challenge is a simple fundraising challenge ideal for all walking levels designed so that it’s easy to take part in, achievable and most importantly, fun to do! https://www.ocduk.org/get-involved/fundraising/walking/1point2challenge/

Join Us for the next Teen's Online Support Group! You can register for the upcoming online support group for Teens aged 12-17, happening on Thu 12th Mar at 6 pm. The group will be led by Mia and Laura. Remember to sign up for Zoom! https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/#gf_43#gf_43

It's World Book Day! 📚🎉😄📖 Today is world book day and we want to celebrate the educational books about OCD which aim to support and guide people on their recovery journeys. We have a list full of recommended reading on our website. 🔗 Link is here: https://www.ocduk.org/product-category/books/

We have 3 cancellation spaces available for our in-person parent workshop in Leeds this Friday. (For parents who have children aged 5-18 suffering from OCD). More details including what the workshop involves and how to book the tickets can be found here; https://www.ocduk.org/events/leeds-workshop/

Join Us for the next Teen's Online Support Group! You can register for the upcoming online support group for Teens aged 12-17, happening on Thursday, 12th Feb 6 pm. We look forward to seeing you there. 😊To sign up https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/#gf_43#gf_43

Family forum is our new online support group for family and friends who support an adult with OCD. An opportunity to learn about the condition and access peer support through presentations and Q&A. Our first group is taking place Tuesday at 7 pm. https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/

We still have places for this April’s Brighton Marathon, with a stunning coastal backdrop you can join Team OCD-UK for the epic Brighton Marathon on Sunday 12th April 2026. For more information and to register please visit: https://www.ocduk.org/get-involved/fundraising/running/brighton-marathon/

Today is 'The International Day of Education'. Click here to see what free presentations we have for you to watch; https://www.ocduk.org/conference/ 🔗💻🎙️

Join Us for the next Teen's (12-17) Online Support Group! You can register for the upcoming online support group happening this week on Thursday 15th January. The group will be led by Mia and Laura. Remember to sign up for Zoom! 😊 https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/#gf_43#gf_43

A fresh new year can feel overwhelming for some, because of this, some people choose to avoid making big promises and live life each day as it comes. Is there anything you would like to achieve with OCD recovery by the end of this year? We wish you all the best for 2026, Team OCD-UK 🤗

The first webinar of the year will be focussing on Emetophobia and delivered by Dr Sasha Walters. To register, and find out more about the session and the speaker, visit the link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NxSpU1HsR2C0iXbYLBCcXg#/registration#/registration

We are hosting an online support group specifically for parents who have children between the ages of 5-18 and are suffering from OCD You can register on our online support group webpage (scroll down to the 'themed groups' section) here; https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/

Our first webinar of 2026 will be next Wednesday at 12:30pm. This 'lunch and learn' session will focus on Emetophobia and will be delivered by Dr Sasha Walters. To register, and find out more about the session and the speaker, visit here https://www.ocduk.org/webinars/

We have had a space become available offering someone a last minute opportunity to run the London Marathon for OCD-UK this April. We’re asking runners to fundraise a minimum of £2,000 with the first £300 by the end of January. Interested? Please email us: [email protected]

Our next webinar is taking place this Wednesday lunchtime from 12:30pm and it's completely free access to watch live! This month our webinar will be about Emetophobia and will be presented by Dr Sasha Walters. Register here: https://www.ocduk.org/webinars/

Our friends at the Anxiety and OCD Laboratory at Concordia University are conducting research to get to the heart of ‘just right’/incompleteness related symptoms in OCD. To find out more please visit our webpage: https://www.ocduk.org/do-you-experience-ocd-with-just-right-sensations-and-behaviours/

Research Participation Opportunity: Can a personalised nutrition program (ZOE) improve symptoms of OCD or BDD? If you would like to learn more about taking part please follow the link: https://www.ocduk.org/can-nutrition-program-improve-symptoms-of-ocd/ Ethics Approval Number: HR-24/25-50916.

Join Us for the next Teens' Online Support Group! You can register for the upcoming online support group for young people aged 12-17, happening this week on Thursday, 27th November at 6 PM. To sign up, please visit - https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/online/consent-form/#gf_43

📣The two week countdown! Who is coming to our conference in Nottingham in two weeks?! 📆 There are still tickets available, so it is not too late to book. Click here to read more or to book a ticket; https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/

This panel discussion will take place in the parent room at our conference on Saturday 8th November. Parents will have the opportunity to ask questions to experts and people with lived experience. To book a ticket or to find out more, click here https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/

Introducing Dr Sasha Walters 👋 We are thrilled that Dr Sasha Walters will be joining us for our annual conference! This talk will take place in the parent stream. To book a ticket or read more, click the link here https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/ 🔗 #OCDUKConference

Introducing Dr Alice Farrington 👋 We are delighted that Dr Alice Farrington will be joining us for our annual conference in Nottingham on Sat 8th November in our parent stream of the conference. Click here for more info https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/ 🔗

Introducing Dr Kelly Wood & Dr Gazal Jones 👋 We are delighted that both Dr Wood and Dr Jones will be joining us! Come along to our in-person conference in Nottingham on Sat 8th November. For more info or to book a ticket, click the link here! https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/

Professor Paul Salkovskis will be joining OCD-UK's Ashley Fulwood to talk about collateral damage & OCD 📣 This talk will take place on zoom next Tuesday 21st October at 6pm. To register, click here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lRhZsa1SQqeD4J0LaYsvRw#/registration#/registration🔗 #OCDWebinar

Introducing Dr Zoë Kindynis 👋 We are thrilled that Dr Zoë Kindynis will be joining us for our annual conference in Nottingham on Sat 8th November! Dr Kindynis will be joining us in our parent stream of the conference. Click the link here for more info https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/ 🔗

Today marks the start of OCD awareness week 2025! 📆 As some of you will already know, OCD-UK believes in the importance of raising awareness about OCD all year round. We will soon be announcing a new all year-round awareness campaign which will focus on different OCD themes and experiences 📣

Introducing Professor Paul Salkovskis 👋 In this particular talk, Professor Salkovskis will be exploring what he has learned from people with OCD in his 48 years of working in the OCD field. To book a ticket, the link is here! https://www.ocduk.org/ocdconference2025/ 🔗