Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is defined as irrational fears or repeated thoughts that drive an individual to engage in repetitive behaviors. This Disorder is thought to affect over 2.2 million adults, or 1.0% of the U.S. population. OCD is on a spectrum and can affect people in multiple different ways. Some people are unable to get out of the house or manage normal activities. Other individuals may appear to be coping with day-to-day life while still suffering a huge amount of distress from obsessive thoughts. Below are some more resources that may help.
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Mindfulness-Based Response Prevention for OCD and Anxiety
Chris Cincotta, LMFT, of the OCD Center of Los Angeles, discusses how to implement an effective mindfulness-based response prevention approach for the treatment of OCD and […]
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2021 Online OCD Conference
Kelley Franke, Lauren McMeikan Rosen, Elena Fasan, and Mary Sponaugle of the OCD Center of Los Angeles will be giving three presentations at the Online OCD Conference being […]
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Trichotillomania: My Journey to Treatment and Recovery
Trichotillomania is a condition in which sufferers repeatedly pull out their hair. Chanel Taghdis, MA, of the OCD Center of Los Angeles discusses her personal experience […]
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How Learning to Live with COVID-19 Can Help Kids Manage OCD
Parents can teach kids skills to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic that have the added benefit of helping them cope more effectively with OCD. The post How Learning to Live with […]
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When OCD Comes Between Us: Relationship OCD and Recovery
Laura Yocum, Lauren McMeikan, and Kelley Franke of the OCD Center of Los Angeles discuss Relationship OCD (ROCD) at the Online OCD Conference on August 2, 2020. The post When […]
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Q&A: Online Therapy for OCD, Anxiety and Related Conditions
An interview with Tom Corboy, MFT, of the OCD Center of Los Angeles, about the use of online therapy for the treatment of OCD and related conditions. The post Q&A: Online […]