Mental Health Association NSW

There are a number of behavioural therapies that assist in the prevention and reduction of available and it is important to realise that each individual set of symptoms will vary. Therefore interventions need to be…
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According to the ABS (2007) 1.9% of Australians are affected by symptoms of OCD in a 12 month period. Research also shows that there is no discrepancy between genders, both males and females are equally…
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We frequently hear about the “nature versus nurture” debate, most experts now recognize that it is the interaction between our genes and the environment that determines whether a person develops OCD.

Schizophrenia and OCD co-occur with one another at a higher rate than would be expected in the general population. It has been estimated that approximately 15% of people with OCD also have schizophrenia. Currently, there…
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There are a plethora of online checklists available which outline the symptoms of OCD and provide general guidelines for diagnosis. It is always recommended that people seek assistance from registered medical health professionals to ensure…
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