How Do I Know I’m Not Really Gay?By Fred Penzel, Ph.D. OCD, as we know, is largely about experiencing severe and unrelenting doubt. It can cause you to doubt even the most basic things about yourself – even
The Role of Fear Conditioning in OCD
The Role of Fear Conditioning in OCD By Paul R. Munford, Ph.D. Paul R. Munford, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and director of the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center for OCD and Anxiety in San Rafael California. One of
OCD Newsletter & Archive
Our newsletter is just one of the many benefits you get when you become a member. This page details the sections included in each issue.
OCD and Contamination
An expert opinion piece on contamination. On the surface, the contamination fears associated with OCD don’t seem
to be a very complicated subject. After all, dirt, germs, washing –
what could be simpler? Actually, when you take a closer look,
contamination is quite a bit more complicated than that.
What is ACT?
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, What is its Effectiveness, and Should I Look Into It? by Michael Twohig, Ph.D. Michael P. Twohig, Ph.D. a licensed clinical psychologist in Utah and an assistant professor at Utah State University. He received
How to Access and Understand Your Mental Health Benefits and Obtain Referrals
How to Access and Understand Your Mental Health Benefits and Obtain Referrals by Sarah Allen Benton, LMHC, and Denise Egan Stack, LMHCEach insurance company has its own system in place for obtaining mental health benefits and referral information. However, there
Americans with Disabilities Act: The Law and Tips for Working People with OCD
The Americans with Disabilities Act The Law and Tips for Working People with OCD by Marilynn Mika Spencer, a California licensed attorney Marilynn Mika Spencer and The Spencer Law Firm represent clients in the fields of labor and employment law.
New Horizons in OCD Research and the Potential Importance of Glutamate. Can We Develop Treatments That Work Better and Faster?
New Horizons in OCD Research and the PotentialImportance of Glutamate Can We Develop TreatmentsThat Work Better and Faster?By Michael H. Bloch, MD, Vladimir Coric, MD, and Christopher Pittenger, MD, Ph.D.Michael Bloch, MD, is a Fellow in the Solnit Integrated Program
OCD and ADHD Dual Diagnosis Misdiagnosis and the Cognitive ‘Cost’ of Obsessions
OCD and ADHD Dual Diagnosis, Misdiagnosis and the Cognitive ‘Cost’ of Obsessions by Amitai Abramovitch, PhD, & Andrew Mittelman Dr. Amitai Abramovitch is a neuropsychologist and a Research Fellow at the OCD and Related Disorders Program at Massachusetts General Hospital
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