It's OCD Awareness Month

October 17, 2025

Illustrated infographic by Innabox titled “OCD Awareness Week October 13th–19th. OCD Awareness Month.” In the centre is a brown cartoon cat character with “OCD” written on its chest, surrounded by blue thought bubbles showing symptoms and experiences of OCD. The bubbles read: Fear of contamination or dirt Hard time dealing with uncertainty Fear of causing harm to oneself or others Aggressive or horrific thoughts Intense stress when objects aren’t orderly Hoarding Needing things to be orderly and balanced Repeatedly checking Silently repeating words, numbers, or phrases Unwanted thoughts Repeatedly asking others for reassurance Excessive hand-washing, showering, or cleaning of the home and other objects At the bottom: “OCD Awareness Month.” The tone is friendly, educational, and supportive, using bright teal, blue, and green colours with bold cartoon characters.

Illustrated infographic by Innabox titled “What are the different types of OCD?” The text reads: ⭐ Contamination OCD: Worries about germs or sickness that lead to lots of cleaning or avoiding things. ⭐ Checking OCD: Repeatedly checking locks, appliances, or actions for safety. ⭐ Order + Symmetry OCD: Needing things to feel ‘just right’ or perfectly aligned. ⭐ Intrusive Thoughts OCD: Unwanted, upsetting thoughts that cause distress. ⭐ Relationship OCD: Doubts or fears about your partner or relationship. ⭐ Scrupulosity OCD: Worries about doing something ‘wrong’ morally or spiritually. ⭐ Existential OCD: Overthinking life, purpose, or reality. ⭐ Hoarding OCD: Struggling to part with things, even if they’re not useful. At the bottom: “OCD Awareness Week October 13th–19th. OCD Awareness Month.” Illustrated with a cute brown cat character labelled “OCD,” holding its face with sweat drops and small doodles of lightning bolts, numbers, and question marks.

Illustrated infographic by Innabox titled “How can we help?” about supporting someone with OCD. The text reads: 💗 Learn + Listen: Understand what OCD really is and it’s not just about cleaning. Listen without judgement and keep an open mind. Everyone’s experience is different. 💗 Recognise Compulsions: Compulsions might look like checking, repeating, or seeking reassurance. Try not to join in and this can make OCD stronger over time. 💗 Support, Don’t Reassure: Instead of helping with compulsions, offer calm reassurance like ‘I know this is hard and I’m here for you.’ 💗 Work Together: Make a plan for tricky moments. Use gentle reminders or code words when OCD feels loud. Be patient and consistent. 💗 Encourage Treatment: Offer to help them reach out for support or attend appointments. Recovery is possible, even if it takes time. 💗 Be Kind To Them + Yourself: Celebrate small wins, stay compassionate, and remember to look after your own wellbeing too. At the bottom: “OCD Awareness Week October 13th–19th. OCD Awareness Month.” Illustrated with a cartoon cat character holding a megaphone with the word “AdvoCat.”

Some products designed with love to raise awareness for OCD...

Bobsessive Compulsive Disorder Enamel Pin - OCD on blue backing card with innabox social media info on a red background with coloured card confetti. The bobcat shape pin is brown with a stressed expression clutching its face with a thought bubble of numbers, question marks and lightning bolts. Across its tummy reads OCD. The pin was designed to raise awareness of obsessive compulsive disorder.

Bobsessive Compulsive Disorder Bobcat Enamel Pin - OCD

Bobsessive Compulsive Disorder Enamel Sticker - OCD on a red, green and blue background with colouring pencils and a red stripe candy bag. The bobcat shape sticker is brown with a stressed expression clutching its face with a thought bubble of numbers, question marks and lightning bolts. Across its tummy reads OCD. The sticker was designed to raise awareness of obsessive compulsive disorder.

Bobsessive Compulsive Disorder Bobcat Sticker - OCD

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It's OCD Awareness Month

Some products designed with love to raise awareness for OCD...

Bobsessive Compulsive Disorder Bobcat Enamel Pin - OCD

Bobsessive Compulsive Disorder Bobcat Sticker - OCD

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