OCD REFLECTION QUIZ

Which of the following best describes OCD?

• A personality quirk involving being neat and organized

• A serious mental health disorder involving unwanted, distressing thoughts and repetitive behaviors

• A preference for cleanliness

• A phase people grow out of

What is a common consequence of stigma around OCD?

• Increased public funding for research

• Better treatment access

• More accurate media portrayals

• People avoiding treatment out of shame

Which of the following statements reflects a common misconception about OCD?

• People with OCD suffer from anxiety and distress

• Therapy can help manage OCD symptoms

• Everyone with OCD wants things to be perfectly clean

• OCD can affect anyone regardless of age or background

Which phrase contributes to the stigma around OCD?

• “OCD is a serious disorder.”
  

• “People with OCD deserve support.”

• “Therapy can help manage OCD symptoms.”

• “I’m so OCD about my closet.”
  

What is one way to reduce stigma around OCD?

• Assume all OCD sufferers act the same

• Share memes that joke about obsessive habits

• Educate others with facts and listen to lived experiences

• Encourage people to “just relax”

What actions will you take to reduce stigma around mental health in the communities you're apart of?