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| Obsession or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or (ODC) | Obsessions, like phobias, are irrational and uncontrollable. And they’re common; between 1 - 3 % of the population seek treatment for obsessions. Obsessions appear like recurring thoughts or ideas, which can be frightening or distressing. Usually they are accompanied by ritual behaviour; for example, someone obsessed with cleanliness may believe their hands are contaminated and wash their hands incessantly. |
| Occupational Therapists | These are therapists who assist individuals to develop the skills they may need, to enable them to live independently. They are often based in hospitals, but some are based at Community Mental Health Centres. |
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