OCD-UK Forum

Description:

OCD-UK's Message Board provides people experiencing OCD a chance to read and post comments relating to a variety of topics. Specific sections are included targeting young people, carers and those experiencing Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Registration on the message board is free - but paying members of the OCD-UK charity gain access to ‘restricted areas' and can also use a ‘live chat' facility and create a Blog.

 

 

Service URL:

http://www.ocdforums.org/

Agency Responsible:

OCD-UK: NGO. UK Charity

Details

Format:

Combination. Bulletin Board and Chatroom

Size Of Membership:

8272 (15 Oct 2012)

Start Date:

2004

Moderation Status:

Moderated.

Moderation Type:

Consumer/Carer. Team of volunteers

Associated Website Intervention:

http://www.ocduk.org/ Sites contains a wide range of information and resources relating to OCD and available treatments

Accreditation Status:

Not Accredited.

Funding Source:

Donations/Philanthropic. Including membership fees

Target Audience

Primary Category:

Obsessive compulsive disorder.

Primary Target Audiences:

Adult and Young Adult.

Secondary Target Audience:

Consumer.

Language:

English. There are a range of forum navigation languages available in the message board

Access

Registration Requirement:

Open to view, but registration to participate. You need to register to post comments on the message board. OCD-UK paying members also have access to 'restricted' areas of the message board, blogs and chat facilities.

Fee:

Free. Access to the message board is free to registered users. However, full membership to OCD-UK is subject to a yearly subscription fee. This will allow you full-access to all forum facilities.

Contact Details:

support@ocduk.org and office@ocduk.org

Research evidence

Research Trials:

0

Outcome Summary:

No research evidence relating to OCD-UK Forum is currently available