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Triumph Over Phobia (TOP UK) runs a national network of self-help groups to help people with phobia or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) to overcome their problems using graded self-exposure.

Triumph Over Phobia (TOP UK) is a UK registered charity which aims to help sufferers of phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder and other related anxiety to overcome their fears and become ex-sufferers. We do this by running a network of self-help therapy groups. Groups meet weekly and are structured, warm and supportive. If you would like more information please complete the enquiry form below or phone/email on 01225 422705 or info@topuk.org

Triumph Over Phobia (TOP UK) was started in 1987 with the professional help of Professor I M Marks, MD, FRCPsych of the Institute of Psychiatry, London, by the late Celia Bonham Christie MBE, MA, who had overcome her fear of flying by following the self-help instructions from Living with Fear (Marks, I.M., McGraw-Hill).

The study, conducted at the University of Cambridge in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam, found that in the case of OCD the behaviours themselves (the compulsions) might be the precursors to the disorder, and that obsessions may simply be the brain's way of justifying these behaviours.

The research provides important insight into how the debilitating repetitive behaviour of OCD develops and could lead to more effective treatments and preventative measures for the disorder. For more information look at our latest news page

Channel 4 "Live from the Clinic"

Do you want to see a GP but cannot get an appointment or are unable get to the doctors? Channel 4's "Live from the Clinic" is offering home visits with Dr Pixie McKenna. There is also the opportunity to speak with Dr. Christian Jessen and Dr. Dawn Harper via Skype.

Appointments are limited so if you are interested contact Lewis Evans on l.evans@mavericktv.co.uk or call Lewis on 0207 874 6660

Help Wanted

We are looking for someone to help write and edit our quarterly newsletter. If you have experience in this area and would like to help please contact us at info@topuk.org

New Support Service

TOP UK is delighted to be offering an exciting new telephone support service for members of the public using the Living Life to the Full website. If you are worried or have a low mood this course may be able to help you. LLTTF is a free online life skills course. It aims to help develop the skills and knowledge necessary to deal with the issues and demands of everyday life. More information is available on our LLTTF support page.

Car Drivers Wanted

Are you nervous about driving? Phobic about motorways? Or are you terrified of driving in the dark, or petrified of approaching round-abouts?

Matchlight is embarking on a documentary series that aims to help people who have lost their driving confidence to get back on the road. For more details look at our research page.

New Group in Southwark/Lambeth
We are opening a new group in London. If you live in the Southwark or Lambeth area and would like help with your OCD or phobia please get in touch. Groups are not drop in so anyone who is interested will need to complete an application form. If you would like more details on the group please phone or email Trilby on 01225 422705 or info@topuk.org
York Group
We want to open a new self-help group in York. If you live in the area and would be interested in volunteering to help run the group please get in touch.
Glasgow Group
We are now taking applications for our Glasgow group. We need two more people to register and then we can get it up and running. Please get in touch if you have a phobia, OCD or other related anxiety disorder and you can get to Glasgow one evening each week. We can help you on to the road to recovery so please ask for an application form.
TOP is coming to Scotland!
If you have spotted the Scottish flag on our website you might have guessed that we are planning to open our first ever Scottish group. Details are being finalised for a self-help therapy group to open in Glasgow. If you suffer from OCD, a phobia or other related anxiety and live in or around Glasgow please get in touch for more information.
New Horizons
The Government wants to help everyone have better mental health and are currently working on a new plan called "New Horizons - Towards a Shared Vision for Mental Health". This will start in 2010. You can have a look at the plans in an easy to read booklet at the link below:
http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/documents/digitalasset/dh_104426.pdf

New scientific evidence challenges a popular conception that behaviours such as repetitive hand-washing, characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), are carried out in response to disturbing obsessive fears.

The study, conducted at the University of Cambridge in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam, found that in the case of OCD the behaviours themselves (the compulsions) might be the precursors to the disorder, and that obsessions may simply be the brain's way of justifying these behaviours.

The study, conducted at the University of Cambridge in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam, found that in the case of OCD the behaviours themselves (the compulsions) might be the precursors to the disorder, and that obsessions may simply be the brain's way of justifying these behaviours.

The research provides important insight into how the debilitating repetitive behaviour of OCD develops and could lead to more effective treatments and preventative measures for the disorder. For more information look at our latest news page

The research provides important insight into how the debilitating repetitive behaviour of OCD develops and could lead to more effective treatments and preventative measures for the disorder. For more information look at our latest news page

Appointments are limited so if you are interested contact Lewis Evans on l.evans@mavericktv.co.uk or call Lewis on 0207 874 6660

We are looking for someone to help write and edit our quarterly newsletter. If you have experience in this area and would like to help please contact us at info@topuk.org

Car Drivers Wanted

Are you nervous about driving? Phobic about motorways? Or are you terrified of driving in the dark, or petrified of approaching round-abouts?

Matchlight is embarking on a documentary series that aims to help people who have lost their driving confidence to get back on the road. For more details look at our research page.

Matchlight is embarking on a documentary series that aims to help people who have lost their driving confidence to get back on the road. For more details look at our research page.

New Group in Southwark/Lambeth

York Group

We want to open a new self-help group in York. If you live in the area and would be interested in volunteering to help run the group please get in touch.

Glasgow Group

TOP is coming to Scotland!

New Horizons

The Government wants to help everyone have better mental health and are currently working on a new plan called "New Horizons - Towards a Shared Vision for Mental Health". This will start in 2010. You can have a look at the plans in an easy to read booklet at the link below:

http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/documents/digitalasset/dh_104426.pdf