Unit 12 Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – OCD
1. Understand 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
