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What is OCD?

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About the lecture

In this lecture, we think about OCD as a mental health disorder, focusing in particular on: (i) it being characterised by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours; (ii) how OCD can be defined; (iii) the prevalence and symptoms of the condition; (iv) its official categorisation in the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

About the lecturer

Emma Sharpe graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Loughborough University in 2011. Following this, she went on to complete both an MRes in 2012 and PhD in 2015. She joined the University of Derby as a lecturer in October 2015, having previously worked as a University Teacher at Loughborough University.

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Sharpe, E. (2019, November 07). Obsessive Compulsive Disorders - What is OCD? [Video]. MASSOLIT. https://massolit.io/options/obsessive-compulsive-disorders?auth=0&lesson=2760&option=8229&type=lesson

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Sharpe, E. "Obsessive Compulsive Disorders – What is OCD?." MASSOLIT, uploaded by MASSOLIT, 07 Nov 2019, https://massolit.io/options/obsessive-compulsive-disorders?auth=0&lesson=2760&option=8229&type=lesson