Treatment

Erika J. Vivyan, PhD

The use of positive behavioral strategies in the treatment of anxiety and comorbid behavior disorders is incredibly helpful during therapy sessions.

Overnight the world changed. Public health terms have become common phrases; we hear people talking about flattening the curve and social distancing. Scientists have become household names, with Dr.

Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD

There are clear treatment standards for the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) which offer impressive outcomes and allows individuals to return to high-levels of functioning.

Mark A. Smith, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc

This blog post is presented by the ADAA 2020 Conference Gold Sponsor VistaGen Therapeutics.

Patrick McGrath, PhD

My newest way to explain OCD to a patient and family.

Suma Chand, MPhil, PhD

There is no doubt that coping with chronic neurological illnesses can be very distressing. What is however not frequently recognized is the fact that the distress is often a full-fledged co-morbid (co-existing) psychiatric condition that is present alongside the neurological condition.

Michael Stein, PsyD

If you have made the wise decision that it is time to get help, first of all: good for you. Treatment for anxiety disorders requires a significant investment of time, energy, and effort.

Dominique Apollon, M.ED

Friends and family are great at being the go-to support for the occasional ups and downs we experience in our day-to-day lives.

Kimberly Morrow, LCSW

I presented a complex case recently at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America that challenged my clinical skills, but more importantly, deeply affected the quality of life of the person I was treating.

Katie D. Kriegshauser, PhD
People with OCD see on average three to four doctors over nine years before receiving a correct diagnosis. Having it finally named may offer some sense of relief— once a condition’s identified, you can get down to properly treating it, right? Well…yes and no.