Why ERP Is the “Gold Standard” for OCD If you’ve been researching OCD treatment options, you’ve probably heard the term “gold standard” thrown around when it comes to Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy. But what does that actually mean? And why should it matter…
What Is an OCD Intensive—and Is It Right for You or Your Child? Living with OCD can feel exhausting for the person experiencing it and for the people who love them. When obsessions and compulsions start interfering with daily life, families often turn to therapy…
Recognizing signs of OCD in Children: Reassurance Seeking Sometimes OCD looks exactly how you would expect OCD to look–in adults and in children. But sometimes it can be a little trickier to recognize. Excessive reassurance seeking from trusted adults can be one of the first…
Interview with Jacob Weissman about OCD, Perfectionism, and Sports What specific training have you had in treating OCD? In addition to my coursework in graduate school, I went through a year and a half training program with Mclean OCD institute of TX, one of the…
Lucky Socks to OCD: The Fine Line Between Fun and Obsession in Sports Rituals Rituals and superstitions are common in sports. Professional athletes often have “lucky” trinkets they carry with them or particular routines they do on game-day. Michael Jordan famously wore a brand new…
FAQs about OCD Q: What is the average length of time before OCD is diagnosed (after onset of diagnosable symptoms)? It takes 11 years for the average person suffering from OCD to be properly diagnosed. Q: Can OCD be treated with regular talk therapy? No,…