Aron Bennett (author/mental health advocate)

Trustee for OCD Action, National charity for people affected by OCD & related conditions. Author of ‘The Walking Worried’. Views are my own

[Aron Bennett (author/mental health advocate) @bennettaron]

My book on living with OCD, which delves into the taboo elements of Pure O and moral scrupulosity https://t.co/mIHFls1ymj #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #MentalHealthMatters #pureo #stigma #endingstigma

[The BDD Foundation @BDDFoundation]

Just under a month until our joint virtual conference with @ocdaction on Saturday 26th June! Get your tickets here: https://t.co/91bP1RPbjJ

We will be announcing more speakers next week so keep a look out👀

[ITV News Central @ITVCentral]

"Sharing your OCD thoughts will make them feel less powerful"

A recent survey by @ocdaction found that demand for its helpline had grown by 110% - Here are some tips for managing your #OCD.👇https://t.co/OpAjVlwuQb

[Aron Bennett (author/mental health advocate) @bennettaron]

Interviewed to raise awareness on OCD by @itvanglia 16-17 mins in https://t.co/8WXOduqgM3 #ocd #ocdawareness #mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwareness

[OCD Action @ocdaction]

Listen to the excellent first episode of @BBCRadio4’s One to One series with @Tuppence. In today’s interview, she spoke to Dr Gazal Jones. They covered Tuppence’s experience of having OCD from a young age, myth-busting, treatment and more: https://t.co/6EIn3cyf6J

[The BDD Foundation @BDDFoundation]

We are excited to announce our 1st ever virtual conference with @ocdaction ! We would love to invite you to join us on Saturday 26th June. It will be a space for those affected by OCD & BDD to come together from all over the world to learn, connect & feel inspired.

[Norman Lamb @normanlamb]

This week is #AutismAwarenessWeek - it’s an opportunity to increase understanding and to make the case for equal treatment of autistic people.

[Aron Bennett (author/mental health advocate) @bennettaron]

A really enjoyable event which I’m pleased to say I attended. A brilliant representation of the cast through all The Bill’s numerous epochs. And a great opp to raise money for an important cause. Well done Lisa Maxwell 😊👌

[Lisa Maxwell 💙🇺🇦 @thelisamaxwell]

Thanks to everyone who joined us today at The Bill: Legends Under House Arrest, for @centrepointuk

Text BILL to 70025 to donate £5

Here’s the link to the justgiving page to donate any amount https://t.co/CCQ94Iw3r2

[Lisa Maxwell 💙🇺🇦 @thelisamaxwell]

Credit to the hundreds The Bill fans who rocked up to support! ❤️@TheBillaton @TheBill_ #TheBill

[OCD Action @ocdaction]

📞 We have a new Helpline number! 0300 636 5478 📞

We changed our number to ensure that everybody can call us at a local rate, whether calling from a landline or a mobile. We hope that by changing our number we will be able to reach more people in need of support.

[Aron Bennett (author/mental health advocate) @bennettaron]

Check out this short story 'A Brief Escape ' on #ReedsyPrompts – @ReedsyHQ https://t.co/FTqG7heefR

[DUKE AL @DukeAlDurham]

Emotional journey! Last weekend myself and @sammiddle118 completed 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours and raised over £1500 with gift aid for @ocdaction to read my story and donate click the link thank you in advance! 💚 https://t.co/tp1AEQbc8f

[Norwich City FSC @NorwichCityFSC]

It was our absolute pleasure Aron. Thank you so much for your fantastic support 👍👍

[Aron Bennett (author/mental health advocate) @bennettaron]

Thank you guys for hosting such a fantastic, educational evening and for inviting me to speak on behalf of @ocdaction to share a small segment on OCD and the importance of our local peer-led support group [Norwich OCD Peer Support - NOPS]

[Norwich City FSC @NorwichCityFSC]

Our sincere thanks to our guests @normanlamb @CedricAnselin @CarysDalton @jon1mccracken for their brilliant, important contributions and our great friend and host @michaeljbailey for his wonderful hosting. Of course to all the 16 groups who attended,Thank you so much! 👏👏👏🙏🙏

[Norman Lamb @normanlamb]

Excellent host, @michaeljbailey - you ran a marathon!

[OCD Action @ocdaction]

Here is a quick follow up from our Week of Action last month and an opportunity to say thank you all once again for sharing your stories.

[Aron Bennett (author/mental health advocate) @bennettaron]

Check out this short story 'One Tiny Leak' on #ReedsyPrompts – @ReedsyHQ https://t.co/FTqG7heefR

[Aron Bennett (author/mental health advocate) @bennettaron]

What has been the thing that has made the difference and made you feel supported? #mewithocd

Good therapy is key. Outside of therapy, support groups have made all the difference for me in undermining #OCD as the liar it is #mewithocd #ocdsupport #ocdawareness

[OCD Action @ocdaction]

Today is the second day of OCD Week of Action! 💫

What has been the thing that has made the difference and made you feel supported?

Share your story using the #MeWithOCD hashtag!