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Why Worry: Understanding OCD and Anxiety Disorders

Psychological Health Care

In fact, anxiety and associated conditions such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are common mental health conditions. OCD and anxiety disorders are the focus of a national education and awareness campaign Australia-wide this month. What Is OCD? OCD, Anxiety and COVID. What Is Anxiety?

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Women Working In Mental Health Research

MQ Mental Health

Women Working on Preventions and Interventions Dr Susanne Ahmari, (USA) identified brain activity related to Obsessive behaviours, the first step towards developing new treatments for OCD in 2013. MQ has been catalytic for what she’s done and what she’s done is catalytic not only for Uganda but far beyond.”

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My Short Stay in a Mental Health Hospital

Beautiful Voyager

I was self-employed and wondered if this hiatus would have an effect on my income and reputation. Many were here with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, so common following participation in armed conflict and in some cases, the result of physical or sexual abuse. I’m self-employed,” I started. It was my turn next.