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OCD Action Calls For Universities To Support Students With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

While many university students will give their assignments a final read-through before submitting them, for those with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) the fear that their work is not perfect is causing them to miss deadlines, and ultimately even costing them their degree.

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Six is my obsessive digit. I know matters are spiralling out of control when my need to establish that something is shut or extinguished becomes impeded by my limited hold over the multiplication tables. Three checks can work if pressed for time, 12 are particularly propitious, 24 are Where Matters Must Stop. My friend Adam, whose numerical tic is seven, views my sixism as the worst sort of voodoo. However, his fixation takes the form of avoiding cracks in the pavement, so I think we can discount Master Christopher Robin.

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Tic Talk: Living with Tourette Syndrome:
A 9-Year-Old Boy's Story in His Own Words

"Dylan has given kids something to talk about. He has done an amazing job of putting the words into kid language. After children read this book, they will better understand Tourette's and what it is like to be a little different. Nice work Dylan, you hit it on the money!"

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Visit Our OCD Forums

Have you visited our new mental health forums - bulletin boards area. It's a place where people with psychiatric conditions or their family members and friends can post questions regarding the mental health issues that confront them today. We encourage you to post your questions and to offer your advice and experience. Sharing is helpful to everyone.

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the wall A place for your poetry, thoughts, and comments

OCD Do's and Dont's:
A Partner and Family Guide to Dealing with OCD

DO: Be Supportive. Talk about the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Listen to the loved one. Try to be understanding during stressful time's and praise any improvements made during treatment. Try and improve the sufferers self-esteem, confidence, and boost their self-image. Encourage the individual by letting them know that they are NOT alone and that treatment for OCD is available.

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What to Do About the Obsessions Part of OCD

Dr. Michael Jenike talked about one of the most difficult aspects of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), obsessions, including obsessive thoughts, intrusive thoughts, disgusting thoughts and what to do about them. There was also a discussion about medication for treating OCD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and treatment resistant OCD.

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Powerful Documentary Films at HealthyPlace.com

HealthyPlace.com unveiled four of the most powerful mental health videos you have ever seen. These are stories about sexual molestation, rape, eating disorders and teens trapped in abusive relationships.

What makes these mental health films different and so moving is that they describe the impact of physical and sexual violence and misperceptions on their victims.

You can watch them using your windows media player. We've also set up special bulletin boards for your feedback.

 
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