This course will take approximately one and a half to two and a half hours to complete, but this timing will depend on how fast you read and how long you spend on the activities and reflective questions. You do not need to complete the whole course in one go. If you leave and come back to the course, it will remember where you got up to.
If you would like to get a certificate for this course, you must mark each page complete. You can do this by pressing the ‘mark complete’ button at the bottom of each page.
This course is for education and information only. It does not provide therapy, medical advice or professional support. If you need crisis support, please contact local mental health services, your GP or telephone 111 or the emergency services.
Course updated: February 2025
The website links below will take you to various OCD resources.
International OCD Foundation (opens in a new tab) - Provides information on OCD and how to find help.
Mental Health Foundation (opens in a new tab) has information on OCD.
Mind OCD (opens in a new tab) have information on OCD accessing treatment and tips for helping yourself or a friend or family member.
Information on OCD including: the symptoms of OCD, getting help, treatments, causes and support groups can be found via the NHS website (opens in a new tab).
OCD Action (opens in a new tab) are a charity that provides support, information about OCD, personal stories from people who have experienced OCD.
OCD UK (opens in a new tab) are the national OCD charity, run by and for people with lived experience of OCD.