Dispelling 4 Myths About OCD
When it comes to mental health disorders and challenges, there is a lot of misinformation out there. Social media and the internet have both helped and hindered conversations surrounding mental health and behaviors that can be associated with specific conditions. While mental health is now more readily talked about in society, there are a lot […]
Destigmatizing OCD: 5 Myths About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
If your child suffers from OCD, you know about all of the myths associated with this mental health condition. As you work with your child and their pediatrician to come up with the best treatment plan possible, it is important to focus on the facts and weed out skepticism. In this article, we will explore […]
Everything You Need To Know About Late-Onset OCD
Generally speaking, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that become obsessions and lead to compulsive behavior. To the best of our knowledge, it affects 1 in 40 adults and 1 in 100 children.(1) But like many disorders, it can come in a number of forms. One form of OCD is […]
The Do’s and Don’t’s of Supporting a Child With OCD
While obsessive-compulsive disorder usually first makes its appearance in the teen or young adult years,(1) OCD still affects an estimated 1 in 200 children. (2) Children with obsessive-compulsive disorder demonstrate a wide variety of symptoms that negatively impact their day to day lives. If your child has been diagnosed with OCD, or you suspect that […]