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Misconceptions About OCD

OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, affects millions of people around the world. So... why do most people still assume it just means you're very picky about how organized your desk is? On today's episode of Misconceptions, we try to answer the questions that everyone seems to get wrong about this mental disorder. What is the difference between an obsession and a compulsion? Does everyone who experience intrusive thoughts have OCD? Is 'Monk' an accurate depiction of the disorder?

English
  • Originally Aired June 22, 2022
  • Runtime 11 minutes
  • Production Code EHSS0fdCTMc
  • Network YouTube
  • Created June 23, 2022 by
    shriek
  • Modified June 23, 2022 by
    shriek