Description

Kitty, co-founder of Nip in the Bud, shares her deeply personal journey of navigating her daughter’s OCD at a time when awareness was limited, and stigma was prevalent. From a young age, her daughter experienced intense worries about harm coming to herself and others, but it wasn’t until she was 16 that she finally received an OCD diagnosis. Now happily married with a child and a thriving career, OCD still impacts her life. Kitty reflects on the critical importance of early intervention, emphasising how greater awareness and support during childhood could have prevented the condition from becoming so deeply ingrained. This powerful account sheds light on the challenges families faces and the lasting impact of timely recognition and treatment.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the personal experiences of having a daughter with OCD

2. Learn the importance of early intervention and reducing stigma around mental health conditions