ALT An aesthetic collage in brilliant yellow and deep black tones with silhouetted chess pieces as one is being taken, a man in a suit with dark gloves, a bookshelf stuffed with old volumes, and a gothic cathedral lit by brilliant sun with the words "You cannot reason with a tiger when your head is in its—"

ALT The word "Mouth" is in big bold red letters at the top. The background image is of skulls and femurs, stacked into a pattern along the walls of a catacomb. The words over it read as follows: Bone snapped and crackled under the Examiner’s boots once more. “Adapt or die,” he said, the words so low redacted had to curl forward to hear. “And you refuse to adapt.”

ALT Centered in a white hub on a blue-green gradient background are the words "OCD doesn't always look the same". Spiraling out from it are some obsessive thoughts that people with OCD can experience: will I get my family sick because I didn’t clean adequately? what if I lose control & hurt someone? did I blaspheme God? what if I didn’t lock the door like I thought & someone murders my family? what if I did something evil & forgot? did I hit someone with my car & not notice?

ALT On a blue green gradient background in black text are the words: Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about OCD! My hope is that when we spread awareness, more people can get help sooner, and not have to feel shame in doing so. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. And to my fellow OCD warriors, keep fighting the good fight! You are awesome. In the center is a periwinkle sketch of a brain, with a heart shape in the middle of the gray matter

ALT On a blue-green gradient background are the following "fast facts": About 1 in 40 adults have OCD—that's over 3 million people in the US alone The average age of diagnosis is 19; However it can affect children as young as 6 or 7 years old OCD affects all races and genders equally More than 2 / 3 of people cannot accurately define OCD It can take 14 to 17 years to receive proper treatment. Without adequate treatment, OCD can severely impact quality of life, including relationships, education, & career

ALT On a blue green gradient background, in a white circular hub are the words "What OCD is Not". Spiraling out from arrows are various misconceptions like: a cute personality quirk a character flaw liking things clean & orderly something that can be helpful a lack of self-control a sin or spiritual issue

ALT Recognize the signs: Expressing or feeling: desire to die persistent emptiness, hopelessness, or purposeless that life would be better off without them in unbearable pain feeling trapped numbness or disinterest in usual pursuits acting or behaving: withdrawing looking up ways to die mood swings or sudden changes saying goodbye giving things away or making a will risky behavior substance abuse

ALT If you are feeling suicidal: Seek immediate help, from Crisis hotlines, friends, or trusted loved ones Work with a professional for long term intervention and support Create a safety plan to enact during suicidal ideation or urges If you are supporting someone: Listen, let them know they are not alone And offer hope for the future Encourage them to seek help and professional support Act: If there is immediate danger remove lethal means and do not leave them alone, reach out to crisis hotlines