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Obsessive
Compulsive
Disorder |
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Introduction To New Dawn |
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What is New
Dawn ? |
New Dawn is the name of a Bolton based OCD support and self help
group. It began when a local OCD sufferer found there was a lack of any local organisation that could provide help and information concerning OCD. With the help of Bolton's Mental Health Independent Support Team (MhIST), a group was set up, its first meeting taking place in September 2000. Although the word 'member' is used, the group is very relaxed and informal. |
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What does
New Dawn do ? |
Fortnightly
meetings form the basis of New Dawns activities. These provide OCD sufferers
with an opportunity to talk openly with each other, discuss relevant
topics, swap advice and thoughts, etc. Occasionally, a guest speaker
will be invited to talk to the group on OCD related subjects. Various social activities are organised for New Dawn members, such as meals out in restaurants. Family & friends of New Dawn members are invited to many of these events, and MhIST counselors can also provide specific help and support for family members and those living with an OCD sufferer. There is a variety of information leaflets available, as well as a small library of books on the subject of OCD, which members are more than welcome to borrow. |
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Who can be a
member ? |
Anyone who suffers from OCD can join New Dawn. It does not matter how severe your OCD is, and even if you are unsure if you are affected by OCD, and want to know more, you are welcome to attend and have a talk with a member. |
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Take a look over the rest of the website, there's lots of information on OCD, and if you would like to join New Dawn, see our contacts page. |