# Debunking the myths of OCD

- Institution: TED
- Department: TED-Ed
- Speaker: Dr. Natascha M. Santos
- Year: 2015
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Medicine and health, Psychology and the brain
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/dr_natascha_m_santos_debunking_the_myths_of_ocd)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

There's a common misconception that if you like to meticulously organize your things, keep your hands clean, or plan out your weekend to the last detail, you might be OCD. In fact, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is a serious psychiatric condition that is frequently misunderstood by society and mental health professionals alike. Natascha M. Santos debunks the myths surrounding OCD. \[Directed by Zedem Media, narrated by Addison Anderson\].

## Lectures

1. [Debunking the myths of OCD](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/dr_natascha_m_santos_debunking_the_myths_of_ocd/b2de146274f7), 5 min (TED's player)