More Than Meets The Eye
Beyond the surface, OCD is more than just one condition. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) manifests in many forms, each with its unique struggles, from the fear of contamination to intrusive moral thoughts, highlighting the need for tailored understanding and treatment. CONTAMINATION OCD Contamination OCD is one of the most commonly known subtypes of OCD, where individuals […]
Obsessively Misunderstood: Unpacking OCD in Media
Media can either break stereotypes or reinforce them. Authentic representation is the key to understanding OCD beyond the surface. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) remains a misunderstood condition in many cultures, including the Philippines, where media and cultural norms heavily influence perceptions. Multimedia Arts students from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde conducted a study titled “Media’s […]
Ang OC Mo Naman!
The following transcripts are derived from one-on-one interviews of Filipinos with OCD. Even without understanding what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is, you can recognize its popular phrases used in situations like Ayusin ko ‘to! Na O-OC ako eh! Without intending to, individuals made a mental shortcut that connects cleaning or organizing behaviors to OCD and […]
OCD in Pop Culture: Obsessions, Compulsions, and TV Tropes
When you think of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), I bet the first thing that comes to your mind is the notion of being obsessively clean… and there’s a reason why. Media representations have an effect on the reality of those who it portrays, and how the public perceives them. Television shows and films can depict […]
A Very Demure, Very Mindful Generation Toward OCD
As time changes, media continues to shape the culture of newer generations especially now that we are entering the exciting digital era. When talking about mental health disorders and OCD, there’s a lingering fear of being called out to be weak, crazy, or simply lacking faith. Unfortunately, these anticipated responses stem from the traditional views […]
