Obsessive irrational thoughts | Growing Children

Laverne meets a young teenager with OCD who explains what is like to obsess over his irrational thoughts and how distressing this can be.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 2'46''
  • Broadcast year: 2012
Curriculum Connection
  • Education & Childcare | Special Educational Needs and Disability - The possible effects of a primary disability on children and young people's social, emotional and physical development.
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: Growing Children
  • Episode: OCD
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