Unit 12 Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – OCD

1. Understand the term ‘OCD’

• 1.1 Define the term ‘OCD’

2. Understand the causes of OCD

• 2.1 Describe possible causes of OCD

3. Understand how OCD can affect the individual and others

• 3.1 Describe the feelings an individual may have when experiencing OCD
• 3.2 Describe the ways OCD affects the individual and their life
• 3.3 Explain how an individual’s OCD may affect others

4. Understand the thoughts and behaviour associated with OCD

• 4.1 Give examples of the types of thoughts and behaviour associated with OCD

5. Understand how OCD may be managed

• 5.1 Describe ways in which an individual with OCD can help to manage their illness
• 5.2 Describe ways in which others can help the individual with OCD to manage their illness
• 5.3 Describe local resources and treatments available to an individual experiencing OCD