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Don’t Wait 17 Years: Get Help for OCD

Friday, March 1, 2024 - 07:46

Folks with OCD see 14-17 years, on average, between OCD symptoms appearing and getting a correct diagnosis. Here are four steps as a guide to better outcomes.

Hope for Christians with OCD

Thursday, February 29, 2024 - 00:33

Christians with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may be especially alarmed by intrusive thoughts that involve aggressive, sexual, or religious themes. Christians with OCD might start to wonder, “What does it mean about me, that I’m having this thought?” and may wonder if they secretly are, deep down, a pedophile, murderer, or monster.

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OCD Strategies: We Do Not Hang Out With Bullies

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 10:53

You remember the bully from school. They call your name, demean you, undermine your confidence. The same is true for the “bully” that is your OCD thoughts.

Relapse Prevention for OCD: 4 Steps to Keep Your Progress Going

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - 11:55

To keep the momentum of the treatment progress, I like to refer to these four steps that can help one to develop an individualized relapse prevention plan with their provider.

Fear of Vomiting Emetophobia Ken Goodman

March 5, 2024

How to Free Yourself from the Fear of Vomit and Reclaim Your Life

Ken Goodman, LCSW and

The fear of vomit can be all-consuming and take over one’s entire life. As worries and symptoms spin out of control, the world of an emetophobe shrinks. With limited resources, emetophobia sufferers have few places to turn for help. Join Ken Goodman, LCSW, author of The Emetophobia Manual, for a Q&A. Ken was joined by an emetophobia sufferer who participated in Ken’s ten-week emetophobia workshop.

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The “Invisible” Disorder: OCD Stigma & How We Move Forward

Monday, January 22, 2024 - 11:13

To change societal perceptions towards OCD, we must first understand what those perceptions are. The purpose of this post is to share key takeaways regarding pre-service teachers’ (PSTs’) perceptions of and stigmas towards OCD, and how we can increase awareness within our schools and communities.

This Is Why

by Bryan Jung

January 17, 2024

With everything that has happened in my life, I’ve come to learn that every second and every moment cannot, and should not, be taken for granted. Anything can happen in a split second and life can instantly change course forever. I make an effort to not just go through, but conquer each and every day.

New ADAA Member Books! Winter 2024

Monday, January 15, 2024 - 09:30

Check out our ADAA members' new books that offer help for the public and support for professionals.

Is Your Child Struggling with Anxiety or OCD? Key Ingredients to Help Your Child Succeed

Thursday, January 4, 2024 - 08:25

When anxiety disrupts a child’s everyday life, the first thing most parents focus on is finding a good therapist for their child or teen to work with. Once parents secure that coveted afternoon slot with an anxiety specialist, they breathe a huge sigh of relief.

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