Resources

Searching for reliable and accurate information about anxiety, OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), BDD (body dysmorphic disorder) and related conditions can be challenging.  Below are some websites that we are happy to recommend if you are looking for information.

For information about OCD and BDD:

• The international OCD Foundation www.iocdf.org
• OCD Action www.ocdaction.org.uk

For information about anxiety:

• Anxiety and Depression Association of America www.adaa.org
• Beyond Blue www.beyondblue.org.au

For helpful information about tics, tic disorders, and Tourette Syndrome:

• Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia Inc. www.tourette.org.au
• Tourette Association of America www.tourette.org

For information about trichotillomania (hair pulling), excoriation (skin picking) and other body focused repetitive behaviours:

• The TLC Foundation for body focused repetitive behaviours www.bfrb.org

For mindfulness exercises for people interested in learning these techniques:

• Headspace www.headspace.org.au

For online or self-help information and resources, the Australian government provides information the following website:

• Head to Health www.headtohealth.gov.au