Debunking the myths of OCD - Natascha M. Santos
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There’s a common misconception that if you like to meticulously organize your things, keep your hands clean, or plan out your weekend to the last detail, you might be OCD. In fact, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is a serious psychiatric condition that is frequently misunderstood by society and mental health professionals alike. Natascha M. Santos debunks the myths surrounding OCD.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Dr. Natascha M. Santos
- Producer Zedem Media
- Artist Constantinos Hadjidemetri
- Director Michael Kalopaidis
- Animator Maria Savva, Andria Pourouti
- Sound Designer Andreas Trachonitis
- Script Editor Alex Gendler
- Narrator Addison Anderson
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I didn't know that we don't really know what causes OCD. Learning that helps me realize just how difficult it must be not to know what caused OCD if you have it.
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