11/10/2026
๐ OCD Awareness Week ๐
This week is an opportunity to raise awareness and understanding of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) โ a mental health condition that can have a significant impact on everyday life.
OCD is more than simply liking things neat, organised or done a certain way. It can involve unwanted and distressing thoughts, images or urges (obsessions), along with repetitive behaviours or mental rituals (compulsions) that a person feels driven to perform.
For those living with OCD, these experiences can be exhausting and difficult to manage โ but effective treatments and support are available.
OCD Awareness Week reminds us to look beyond the stereotypes, reduce stigma and encourage open conversations about mental health.
If OCD, anxiety or intrusive thoughts are affecting you or someone you care about, speaking with your GP can be a good first step towards finding the right support.
๐ Awareness creates understanding. Understanding helps reduce stigma.