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.
Fear of contracting an illness such as HIV from touching public surfaces is referred to as a(n) _____________ whereas frequently washing your hands in scalding hot water after touching such surfaces is referred to as a(n) _____________?
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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
