Mental Health Issues—Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Links

Royal College of Psychiatrists
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinformation/mentalhealthproblems/obsessivecompulsivedisorder.aspx

Mind
http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/Booklets/Understanding/Understanding+obsessive-compulsive+disorder.htm

National Contacts

First Steps To Freedom

Tel: 0845 120 2916
Email: first.steps@btconnect.com
Website: www.first-steps.org

Offers advice, support and counselling to people who suffer from phobias, general anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, eating disorders and people who wish to come off tranquillisers. Can also support their carers. Produces leaflets, booklets, videos & relaxation tapes. Available daily 10am-10pm.

No Panic

Freephone Helpline: 0808 808 0545
Website: www.no-panic.co.uk

You can phone to request an information pack on panic attacks, phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder and to find out the number of the day’s phone counsellor. 10am-10pm everyday.

OCD Action
Davina House
Suites 506-507
137-149 Goswell Road
London ECIV 7ET

Tel: 0845 390 6232 Help and Information Line
Tel: 0870 360 6232 Office
Email: info@ocdaction.org.uk
Website: www.ocdaction.org.uk

OCD Action is an organisation which exists to advance awareness, research and treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder. You can write to them at the above address for information. You can also subscribe and become a member – for which you receive a regular newsletter, including information about self-help groups.

Rethink (National Schizophrenia Fellowship)
5th floor
Royal London House
22-25 Finsbury Square
London EC2A 1DX

Tel: 0845 456 0455
Email: info@rethink.org
Website: www.rethink.org

Anyone affected by mental illness can call their advice line (020 8974 6814) Mondays to Fridays, 10.00am-3.00pm for free independent advice and practical help.