By Kimberly Quinlan As a trained OCD therapist, one of the most common questions patients ask me is, “How do I let go of my OCD thoughts?” This question often… Read more »
How to let go of OCD thoughts
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My Personal Invitation to You
My name is Jeff Bell, and I’d like to invite you to my upcoming family reunion. Okay, it’s not really my gathering. And technically, I suppose, it’s not really a… Read more »
Visual information processing in body dysmorphic disorder
Prior research has suggested that people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) differ in their processing of what they see. As BDD is a disorder that is partly defined by high… Read more »
Cross-cultural issues in assessment and identification of obsessive compulsive disorder in the public school setting
While school environments and staff members are key for identifying mental health issues in youths, there was a need for cultural sensitivity and better methods for doing so in non-white… Read more »
Psychosocial treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder in young children
At the time of this study, studies on therapy and medication were not conducted to assess their effectiveness for children with OCD under the age of seven. However, children as… Read more »
Genomic copy number variation in obsessive compulsive disorder
Research interest into the genetics behind OCD continued, especially regarding what can be found within the human genome (the full set of genetic information). This study by Dr. Simen and… Read more »
A prevention program for postpartum OC symptoms
Postpartum disorders (mental health disorders starting after delivery of a child) require special attention as they can negatively affect not only the mother, but also the child and the family… Read more »
Delivery of Internet treatment for compulsive hoarding (D.I.T.C.H.)
Hoarding disorder (HD) was considered a subtype of OCD at the time of this study. Hoarding symptoms can be treated using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). However, at the time of… Read more »
Treatment of compulsive hoarding in older adults
Hoarding disorder (HD) was still considered a subtype of OCD at the time of this grant. Hoarding symptoms pose unique challenges and dangers for older adults. Although cognitive behavioral therapy… Read more »
Enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy for OCD: A couple-based approach (2 year study)
Spouses and romantic partners of people with OCD often accommodate their loved ones’ symptoms, which reinforces them despite their belief that they may be helping their loved one. Could including… Read more »