ADAA Member Jonathan Grayson, PhD, discusses that there is treatment available for OCD. Both the American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association both agree that ERP is the best treatment for OCD. If you are doing CBT, it's best to make sure that it's specifically ERP.
Presented in partnership with Anxiety and Depression Association of American (ADAA) and the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). For more resources, please visit IOCDF.org.
ADAA Member Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD provides her expertise to help you learn the difference between Cognitive Therapy (CT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Discover the best treatment option for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
ADAA Member Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD talks about intrusive thoughts related to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) treatment.
Presented in partnership with the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF).
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ADAA member Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD, LCSW talks about her personal experience with living with OCD. When you are in the middle of a battle or a big trigger, it can seem hopeless but your OCD does not define you and OCD treatment makes that possible for all of us.
Presented in partnership with the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF).
Learn the differences between Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) verse Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) from Eric Storch, PhD.
Presented in partnership with the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF).
For more resources, IOCDF.org #ADAAIOCDFPartnership
Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD, ABPP explains what obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is and what it is not. He goes over mental health stigma and how OCD can take over your life.
Presented in partnership with the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF).
For more resources, visit IOCDF.org #ADAAIOCDFPartnership
I have always suffered with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, but really hit rock bottom about 5 years ago after my hysterectomy. About 18 years ago after the birth of my first child I suffered some complications. To this day, I can replay every moment - this is when the doctors diagnosed me with PTSD.
Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! My name is Antonio Liranzo, I am an actor and author. I believe that breaking the stigma is so important and it is ok to not be ok.
In the past year, I have been on my own journey with my anxiety...
ADAA member Martin Stork created this video on Social Anxiety Disorder.
Dr. Elizabeth Hoge, a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital, speaks on behalf of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, about PTSD that affects children as well as men and women who are not in the military. It can occur after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event. Rape is the most likely trauma that can end up causing PTSD among men and women. Others include a terrorist attack like 9/11; a natural disaster; serious accidents; personal assault or abuse; or the sudden death of a loved one.
