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08.14.2023
Medication for Treatment of OCD: Understanding the Options
Although primary care physicians and other non-specialists in mental health feel comfortable managing less complicated anxiety-related disorders, OCD is a more complex diagnosis and ideally should be managed by a psychiatrist. Before initiating medication, the psychiatrist will first do a thorough assessment to ensure that the diagnosis of OCD is accurate, and to determine the presence of coexisting conditions that may complicate the treatment.
Blog post
05.10.2022
How I Learned to Stop Avoiding Life
This blog was originally posted on Ten Percent Happier on April 22, 2022 and is reprinted here with permission
Blog post
07.26.2024
How to Navigate the Transition to a New Therapist
The journey of therapy is deeply personal and transformative. Here are 10 tips to help both children and adults manage the transition to a new therapist, ensuring continuity and growth in your mental health journey.
Blog post
07.23.2024
“Is This All My Fault?” Addressing the Myth that CBT Blames People for Their Problems
An upsetting myth about Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) has been circulating online, saying that CBT “blames” individuals for their problems. Nothing could be further from the truth, and this profound misunderstanding could prevent people from seeking treatment that thousands of studies have demonstrated is effective in helping people get well and stay well.
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07.10.2024
Dispelling the Stigma Surrounding Psychotherapy
Much is written and done to battle stigma in mental health these days. Groups such as WISE put out wonderful content to educate the public and eradicate stigma.
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06.12.2024
How and Why Therapy Prevented Anxiety During the Pandemic
"At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety. I was rightfully worried about the transition of over 500 individuals and families to telehealth... To my very pleasant surprise, my anxieties did not come to fruition." Read Dr. Rosmarin's findings about how in person and telehealth therapy helped prevent patient's anxiety during the pandemic.
Blog post
05.15.2024
2024 ADAA Annual Conference Highlights from the InStride Health Team
The annual Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) conference has become the mecca of evidence-based practitioners and researchers for anxiety, OCD, and depression.
Blog post
05.04.2024
New ADAA Member Books: Spring 2024
Check out our ADAA members' new books that offer help for the public and support for professionals.
Blog post
04.29.2024
Navigating the Telehealth Terrain: Recognizing the Limits and Knowing When to Pivot to In-Person Care
Telehealth allows for increased access to care, providing a flexible option for families, and allows for exposure work in the home setting where compulsions may be the strongest. Yet, telehealth does not come without challenges.
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02.27.2024
Opening a Private Practice
In 2009 I decided to step out of my comfort zone and open a solo private practice. I’ve enjoyed the last 15 years in private practice, and looking back, there are some choices I made that were on point, some that were errors in judgements, but all were learning experiences.
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02.14.2024
OCD Strategies: We Do Not Hang Out With Bullies
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.
Blog post
02.06.2024
Relapse Prevention for OCD: 4 Steps to Keep Your Progress Going
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.