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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): An Insight

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness as per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5-TR. OCD is estimated to affect about 3% of Australians in their lifetime - that’s more than 500,000 people.

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The primary features of OCD are the presence of obsessions, compulsions, or both. These obsessions and compulsions will be time-consuming, sometimes taking up more than an hour a day. They cause significant distress and either social or occupational impairment or hinder another important area of functionality.

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Kim Kello
11 Oct 2021
This is a great overview - it is a shame that it takes a little longer than documented. The time also doesn't include pod cast. But overall great overview.
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Neil Graham
28 Nov 2022
Interesting and informative
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Beverley Hewitt
27 Nov 2022
Good resource
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Carolyn Daly
19 Dec 2022
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Interesting.
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Mikayla Mink
01 Dec 2022
Insightful
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Susan Robertson
19 Dec 2022
Registered Midwife Registered Nurse
Very informative. Was able to clarify the difference between OCD and OCPD, which I was not aware of prior to this learning module
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Leigh Gleeson
11 Mar 2022
Good summary witt links to more information. The podcast attached is phenomenal and whilst an hour plus long I strongly recommend listening to it.
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narelle windle
09 Dec 2020
interesting article with good references
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Priya VISWAM
25 Dec 2022
Registered Nurse
Good resource
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Ashley Thornell
26 Nov 2022
Great learning
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