Written by Eliza Davidson Click here for PDF The term “Dad Bod” has exploded in popular media as a result of an article written by a Clemson University student explaining the recent trend of young…
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OCD in the media
MEDIA ALERT: OCD and PANDAS not associated with premeditated violence
Below is a media alert sent by the International OCD Foundation in response to the recent incident of the Oregon teen accused of plotting high school bomb attack. “PANDAS like other forms of OCD,…
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Buried Alive: Hoarding Disorder in Popular Media
Written by Jessica Rasmussen, Ph.D. Click here for PDF The episode of Hoarding: Buried Alive, ‘Welcome to My Nightmare,” by TLC portrays two individuals, Chris and Laurie, both of whom are struggling with hoarding….
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Taboo: Beauty
Written by Hannah Reese, Ph.D. Click here for PDF Please note: This episode contains very graphic footage of medical and surgical procedures. The episode of Taboo entitled, “Beauty” by National Geographic vividly portrays…
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The Aviator: A real-life portrayal of OCD in the media
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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