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'People think it’s just about cleaning. They don’t understand the anxiety. The thought is going round and the anxiety builds up.'
OCD
Obsessive compulsive disorder is often misunderstood and stigmatised. So we've put together a selection of videos, articles and other useful information to break down the stigma and raise awareness.
Busting the OCD myths
Around half a million Australians live with OCD. Many feel their illness is misunderstood.
Is there a link to suicide?
Researchers in Sweden have investigated how likely a person with OCD is to attempt suicide.
OCD: the symptoms you don't see
Tim shares his experience of living with OCD, the symptoms people can't observe and how acceptance gives him strength.
Do stressful events trigger OCD symptoms?
Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm and King’s College in London looked at how stressful life events can affect the severity of OCD symptoms.
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional custodians of the land on which it operates. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and value the rich history, unbroken culture and ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to country.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
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