Coping with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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About this event
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is the third most common mental health conditions among Singaporeans. This disorder forces a person to perform repetitive physical or mental activities in order to feel “safer”.
These uncontrollable behaviours can cause seriously impact a person’s life, affecting areas such as work and family, and can worsen over time. It can be more debilitating than other serious physical illnesses, such as cancer, hypertension, or diabetes.
However, it is treatable and sufferers can obtain relief from their symptoms.
Come learn out more about OCD and how you or your loved ones can seek professional help.
In this seminar, participants will learn about:
- What is Obsessive-Compulsive disorder
- The signs and symptoms of OCD
- How do we develop OCD
- How do we cope with OCD
- How can counselling help you and your loved ones
- How to seek professional help
This seminar is suited for general public with no knowledge on psychology or mental health. We welcome any professionals or students in this field to come forward and share their knowledge.
Organizer The Lion Mind
Organizer of Coping with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
The Lion Mind is a non-profit organisation (NPO). It’s three aims are
(1) to strengthen an individual’s positive mind and coping mechanism
(2) to provide the platform for practicing clinicians to gain the necessary competencies in providing clinical care
(3) and to outreach to the public on the importance of a healthy mind
The Lion Mind is a corporate member of the Association of Psychotherapists And Counsellors (Singapore) (APACS). This enables us to bring the highest standard of clinical care to our clients, and to provide quality community outreach and education to the general public.