How We Got OCD So Wrong

#OCD #History #Neurodiversity Recording date: 6th June 2024 For more information on Workplace Needs Assessments, please visit this link: https://exceptionalindividuals.com/ca... Come and join our upcoming neurodiversity events at http://exceptionalindividualsevents.e... Please register now to secure your place! About this event This webinar, presented by Exceptional Individuals, offers an insightful overview of the history of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Led by Tim Lang, it examines the evolution of our understanding and treatment of OCD. Key points include: Introduction to Exceptional Individuals and their mission. Overview of OCD: understanding its impact on daily life. Historical perspective: how perceptions and treatments of OCD have evolved. Scientific angle: exploring the cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of OCD. Advocacy and current challenges: supporting individuals with OCD. Historical highlights: Early treatments and misconceptions about OCD. Progress in medical understanding and therapy approaches. The role of advocacy in changing public perception and improving support for individuals with OCD. The session wraps up with a Q&A and information on upcoming webinars. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:17 - About Us at EI 00:54 - History of OCD 01:06 - Are you familiar with OCD? 01:43 - Saint Ignatius of Loyola on OCD 03:11 - What words come to mind when you hear 'scrupulosity?' 04:33 - Medieval OCD 06:08 - Who warned against the negative effects of too much scrupulosity in the 14th century? 06:22 - What are some modern equivalents to scrupulosity? 08:11 - Who wrote an early guide for "moral OCD" sufferers? 08:32 - Did religious views influence the understanding of OCD in the 17th century? 10:00 - What behaviours do you associate with OCD? 11:35 - 19th Century Theories 14:07 - How did Jean-Pierre Farlet describe OCD/ 14:56 - Did categorising OCD as a degenerative disorder increase or decrease stigma? 16:01 - 20th Century Developments 17:20 - Who proposed that OCD arises from insufficient psychological tension? 17:55 - How did Freud's theories on OCD influence modern psychological treatments? 19:37 - The OCD Cycle 21:25 - What historical figures/famous people with OCD have you heard of? 22:53 - Which historical figure's OCD influenced their work the most? 25:43 - What is the most surprising thing you learnt about the history of OCD? 29:01 - Workplace Needs Assessments 29:28 - Social Anxiety Disorder webinar 30:00 - EI on YouTube and Contact Information 30:10 - Any Questions? 34:46 - End Screen Some of our other webinars Do I Have OCD?    • Am I Living with OCD? Signs, Symptoms & Ne...   History of Neurodiversity Playlist:    • Brief Histories   Access to Work:    • Access to Work Grant: How Neurodivergent P...   Lower thirds by Minna Picture from Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/uk/search?k=l... Music: Feelin Good Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... White textured paper background image in the end screen by kues 1: https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/wh... The social media icons in the end screen are from https://iconscout.com/ Facebook logo icon by Font Awesome Instagram logo icon by Unicorns Font X (formerly Twitter) logo icon by MJ Icons Our online neurodiversity quizzes (please note, these are not intended to diagnose neurodiversity): https://exceptionalindividuals.com/ca... Our website: https://exceptionalindividuals.com/ Our YouTube channel:    / @exceptionalindividuals   Please follow us on social media Facebook:   / exceptionalindividuals   X (formerly Twitter):   / exceptional_ind   Instagram:   / exceptional_individuals   LinkedIn:   / mycompany