Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a mental health condition that can affect anyone, most often appearing around adolescence and young adulthood. It is characterized by the presence of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours that represent significant discomfort and affect the individual’s day-to-day life.

Faced with descriptions of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, you can easily identify with some of its symptoms and believe that you have a diagnosis with this disorder. It’s important to note that a multitude of factors must be taken into account in order to establish a diagnosis of this type.

It’s worth finding out a bit more about this disorder and deconstructing some myths about it. See our information leaflet: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).