Written by Anne Chosak, Ph.D. Click here for PDF The Aviator tells the story of the early adult life of Howard Hughes, the notoriously eccentric and talented billionaire. Hughes was a driven and often successful…
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Is This “As Good as It Gets?”: Popular Media’s Representation of OCD
Written by Noah C. Berman Click here for PDF “Dr. Green, how can you diagnose someone as OCD and then act as though I had some choice about barging in to your office?” -Melvin Udall…
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OCD in the Media Month
October 8-14th is OCD Awareness Week. The International OCD Foundation is hosting a number of exciting events and activities throughout the week to promote awareness of OCD and related disorders. Please check out their website for more…
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The Pitfalls of Reassurance
Written by Lillian Reuman Click here for PDF We all seek reassurance from one another, particularly as children. For individuals living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related conditions, reassurance seeking can become automatic. Individuals seek reassurance…
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How to Support a Family Member or Friend with OCD, BDD, or a Related Disorder
Written by Elizabeth Rosenfield Click here for PDF Are you a family member or friend of someone with OCD, BDD, or a related disorder? Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, confused, and unsure of how to help…
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