OCD sufferers share experiences as NHS England highlights available support

7 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Apr 29

Five individuals from across England, including Sarah from Worcestershire and Molly Lambert from Manchester, described their struggles with intrusive thoughts and the impact on daily life.
The number of 16-24 year olds reporting OCD symptoms in England has more than tripled in a decade, with sufferers facing stigma, misdiagnosis, and barriers to accessing specialist NHS therapies.
OCD UK campaigns for improved assessments, while NHS England urges those affected to seek help through its Talking Therapies service, emphasizing that tailored psychological support is available nationwide.

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