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OCD Education

OCD Subtypes: Common Themes and How the Cycle Works

OCD subtypes describe common themes like contamination, harm, checking, and relationship doubts. Learn why the OCD cycle matters…

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OCD Subtypes

Contamination OCD: Fear of Germs, Washing, and Uncertainty

Contamination OCD can involve fear of germs, illness, chemicals, or feeling contaminated. Learn how the cycle works and…

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OCD Subtypes

Relationship OCD: Signs, Doubts, and Support

Relationship OCD can involve repeated doubts, checking feelings, and reassurance seeking. Learn how ROCD works and what support…

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OCD Assessments

OCD Test: What Online Screening Can and Cannot Tell You

An OCD test can help you notice symptom patterns, but it cannot diagnose you. Learn what online OCD…

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OCD Treatment

OCD Therapy: What to Expect from ERP and CBT

Learn what OCD therapy may involve, including CBT, ERP, exposure planning, response prevention, progress tracking, and between-session practice.

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OCD Treatment

OCD Treatment Options: CBT, ERP, Medication, and Self-Help Support

Learn about common OCD treatment options, including CBT, ERP, medication, and self-help tools, plus when to seek professional…

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OCD Education

Intrusive Thoughts: What They Are and When They May Be OCD

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts, images, or urges. Learn when they may be part of OCD and what…

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Understanding Pediatric OCD and Anxiety: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach to Family Resilience

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in children presents unique challenges that can greatly affect their school performance and family dynamics.…

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Understanding Pregnancy and Postpartum OCD: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach to Maternal Mental Wellbeing

Pregnancy and postpartum periods can be overwhelming, often exacerbating conditions like OCD. Many mothers face intrusive thoughts including…

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