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OCD can have a major impact on a person’s self-perception—as psychotherapist and host of “The OCD Stories” podcast Stuart Ralph knows firsthand. After receiving the International OCD Foundation’s 2018 Hero Award and hosting the first-ever OCD Camp—the biggest achievements of his life—Stuart still struggled to feel proud of himself. But then, he had a breakthrough that changed his relationship with OCD. On the “Get to know OCD” podcast, Stuart opened up about this perspective-shifting moment, sharing his go-to strategy for practicing self-compassion when the critical voice of OCD gets loud. Watch Stuart’s full interview on “Get to know OCD”: https://lnkd.in/giFPXnN4 #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #HealthEducation

Although OCD can significantly interfere with daily life, the condition is highly treatable, so there’s good reason to be hopeful. And alongside evidence-based treatment, there are other useful coping strategies that you may want to implement. From external motivators to lifestyle changes, here are 18 strategies that can help you conquer #OCD when utilized alongside effective #OCDtreatment. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gBbS5dBP #MentalHealth #BehavioralHealth #HealthEducation

Relationship OCD (ROCD) is an OCD subtype that’s typically viewed as focusing on romantic relationships. However, it’s also possible for ROCD to latch onto platonic relationships, affecting our bonds with family members, co-workers, neighbors, friends, and even pets. By recognizing these experiences for what they are, people with #OCD can begin to feel less alone and understand that their struggles deserve proper treatment and support regardless of whether they fit the “typical” narrative of this OCD subtype—or any other. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gN2-6N82 #MentalHealth #BehavioralHealth #HealthEducation

While school-related stress might initially seem to be the cause of a student's trouble keeping up with assignments, making friends, or following certain rules, it’s also common for kids to experience a spike in #OCD symptoms once they've returned to the classroom. Now that we’ve gotten through the back-to-school transition, it’s a good time to talk about identifying signs of OCD at school and securing the right support. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g99Xt77D #MentalHealth #BehavioralHealth #HealthEducation

A recent study has shed light on a factor that could undermine the long-term effectiveness of exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy for #OCD: behavioral avoidance. While most patients showed immediate improvement with ERP #therapy, those with higher baseline avoidance experienced worse outcomes after one year. The study’s lead investigator, Dr. Michael Wheaton, emphasized the clinical importance of addressing avoidance, suggesting that monitoring this behavior may help prevent relapse in the future. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gzJyqqQ6 #BehavioralHealth #HealthEducation #HealthNews

Professional soccer player Millie Farrow drew a powerful parallel between #therapy and the gym on the "Get to know OCD" podcast, reminding us that training our minds is just as important as training our bodies. She also emphasized the need to normalize seeking therapy and having open discussions about #OCD and mental health. Watch Millie’s full interview with Dr. Patrick McGrath to hear the insights she’s gained from her experience with OCD and effective treatment, how she takes care of her #mentalhealth as a professional athlete, and more: https://lnkd.in/g5tK6cY2 #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #HealthEducation

CHICAGOOOO! 1871’s Momentum Awards are TONIGHT! Get hype for the biggest night in Chicago tech as we announce this year’s award winners ??. See you Morgan MFG at 6pm ??! Come support our finalists: dhruv saxena, Feyi Ayodele, Jason VandeBoom, Mark Lawrence, Marshall Sied, AQUA Cultured Foods, Ascent Integrated Tech, Qumis, Trajektory, TransUnion, Metopio, NOCD, Pixquid??, ReloShare, Taptic, Arvist, GoTackle (Powered by GoLogic), Kaizen Health, Mycocycle, Inc., Route, Hallow, HomeX, NanoGraf Corporation, Nutrisense, Upfront Healthcare, CoinFlip, Kin Insurance, Loadsmart, LogicGate, Tegus #Innovation #ChicagoTech #TechNonprofit?

FREE Live CE Webinar | Childhood OCD: Behavioral Treatment Strategies OCD affects an estimated 1-3% of children and adolescents (source: NIMH), and it can have a severe impact on their #mentalhealth. Our upcoming #continuingeducation (CE) webinar on behavioral treatment strategies for childhood OCD is designed to equip therapists and #healthcare providers with the knowledge and tools to deliver life-changing care to the pediatric population. Presenter Sara Conley, PhD, Senior Manager for Child and Adolescent services at NOCD, will cover: - Current first- and second-line treatments for pediatric #OCD, including in-depth exploration of exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy - Case studies demonstrating the real-world application of behavioral concepts and treatment strategies - “Family accommodation” and its detrimental role in the maintenance of OCD ??This CE webinar takes place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 11AM-1PM CT. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gG8SDA_T We’re here to help. You can reach out to [email protected] or (312) 620-0670 with any questions. #HealthEducation #PatientExperience

September is #SuicidePreventionMonth—a time to raise awareness and discuss this highly stigmatized topic, teach people how they can play a role in preventing suicide, and start life-saving conversations about #mentalhealth. We know that the topics of suicide and self-harm may be triggering, but because many people are suffering in silence, talking about suicide prevention is important for the OCD community. OCD can cause real suicidal ideation, so suicidal thoughts should be taken seriously. However, in OCD, unwanted intrusive thoughts about harming yourself are not the same as true suicidal intent or a desire to self-harm. They may be related to Suicidal OCD, a common but less-discussed theme of #OCD. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9j3jHYM

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