Mental health · OCD
OCD support and next steps
Clear information about obsessive thoughts, compulsive responses and appropriate routes to evidence-based care.
The starting point
OCD involves intrusive thoughts, images, urges or doubts and responses intended to reduce distress or prevent feared outcomes. Compulsions can be visible actions or internal mental rituals.
A careful assessment
Patterns that resemble OCD can overlap with other difficulties. The first step is to understand the form, frequency, impact and function of the experiences without offering a diagnosis outside professional scope.
Evidence-based treatment
CBT with exposure and response prevention is a well-established treatment for OCD. Suitability, severity and practitioner competence need careful consideration; specialist referral may be the best route.
How EHG can help
EHG can discuss the enquiry, offer support where appropriate and help identify NHS, GP or specialist options when the current service does not match the level or type of need.