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Obsessive compulsive disorder can have a profound effect on a person's life.

Living with a person with OCD can have a major impact on family and friends.

In this video clip, participants discuss the various forms of treatment and support they have received from medical professionals as well as from other sources. Some of the strategies for managing anxiety are explored, including techniques such as physical activity, breathing exercises, and sticking to a routine.

Psychoanalysis is a treatment based on the theory that our present is shaped by our past.

Milder forms of Tourette syndrome can be misdiagnosed, as it often occurs at the same time as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other disorders.

Anxiety disorders are common, affecting about one in ten with persistent, excessive worrying that can hinder their ability to function. They may worry constantly about things that do not warrant it or that may never happen.

Mental health issues and illnesses may impact on a person’s thoughts, perceptions, feelings and behaviours. Most people can manage their condition with medication, counselling or both.

People with body dysmorphic disorder constantly worry about the way they look.

Dissociation is a mental process where a person disconnects from their thoughts, feelings, memories or sense of identity.

Fear is a natural human emotion, and it is something that everyone experiences in their lifetime. What matters most is how you fight your fears, and whether you let them affect your life.