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Christina O'Neill

Glasgow man confined to house for half his life with crippling OCD feared 'Victorian asylum'

For more than half his life, Joseph Devlin battled severe OCD and depression, often alone and confined to his house.

The 50-year-old from Milton has been receiving support for his mental health for over 20 years from the NHS – though he said his life became "very dark" during covid when many services were cancelled.

But now, thanks to an innovative programme he described as "a chink of light", Joseph is forging a new path with confidence and renewed hope.

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