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These articles are about special topics related to OCD and related disorders. For more general information, please visit our "About OCD" section.

Mental Health Benefits & Legal Issues

How to Access and Understand Your Mental Health Benefits and Obtain Referrals
by Sarah Allen Benton, LMHC, & Denise Egan Stack, LMHC
Published: Spring 2008

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Social Security Disability Benefits
by Ram Meyyappan
Published: Winter 2014

The Americans with Disabilities Act: The Law and Tips for Working People with OCD
by Marilynn Mika Spencer, a California-licensed attorney
Published: Summer 2010

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