Let’s talk obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (known as OCD) is a mental health problem that can occur across a spectrum of severity, from mild to very severe and disabling.
The key features of OCD are the repeated experience of obsessions, which may be in the form of verbal thoughts, mental images, feelings of doubt or urges, and compulsions, which are behaviours that occur in response to obsessions.
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The guide has been developed by Dr Fiona Challacombe, Clinical Psychologist, in partnership with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative.
Please note that our health information should not be used for diagnosis purposes. If you are concerned about your health, please seek help from a GP or a mental health professional.
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