OCD Knowledge Study

Title: OCD Knowledge Study

Description: This projects seeks to identify mental health practitioners’ training, competence, and treatment needs in the evidence-based assessment and treatment of OCD. We will be using a single online survey that asks several demographics questions (e.g., sector of work place, type of education, etc) along with two measures (i.e., the Therapist Beliefs About Exposure Scale; and the Exposure Implementation Scale). Participants will be anonymous and data will be collected upon receiving approval to April 2026.

Specifics: Study Population:
We are inviting psychologists, counsellors, and other mental health professionals to participate because they are directly involved in the assessment and treatment of OCD. Exclusion criteria include: not a mental health care provider in Canada whose scope of practice does not include psychotherapy.

Participant Obligation:
20-45 minutes to answer survey questions

Location: Online - Victoria, BC

Project lead: Jill Robinson

Study Dates: February 6, 2026 to June 1, 2026

Study Website: https://uvic.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3kt8BEtzT52y5wi