Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Body Image in the News
A discussion of BDD and recent news reports about the condition. From the OCD Center of Los Angeles. Serving clients in California and internationally.
August 23, 2010 1 Comment
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Treatment of OCD and OC Spectrum Disorders in Children
The OCD Center of Los Angeles discusses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of OCD and anxiety in children and adolescents.
August 11, 2010 No Comments
Latisse and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
The drug Latisse is prescribed to lengthen eyelashes, but it has significant, under-reported side effects. This raises two questions – is Latisse safe, and does its marketing exploit women’s body image concerns?
February 23, 2010 2 Comments
Proposed DSM-5 Changes for OCD and Anxiety Disorders
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has proposed significant revisions to its “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fourth Edition” (DSM-IV). Tom Corboy of the OCD Center of Los Angeles discusses changes planned for the new DSM-5, specifically those relevant to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related anxiety-based conditions.
February 10, 2010 7 Comments
Reassurance Seeking in OCD and Anxiety
Those with OCD and other anxiety based conditions often seek reassurance that their unwanted thoughts and feelings are not a threat. The OCD Center of Los Angeles discusses the problem of using reassurance seeking as an anxiety management strategy.
February 2, 2010 92 Comments
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Cosmetic Surgery
Many with Body Dysmorphic Disorder turn to cosmetic surgery in an attempt to alleviate their insecurities. Unfortunately, there are plenty of cosmetic surgeons who are more than willing to cash in on those with this serious psychiatric condition.
January 8, 2010 No Comments
OCD & Anxiety: The Year 2009 in Review
OCD and anxiety were in the news throughout 2009. Here are our votes for the top stories of the year about OCD and related anxiety based conditions.
December 30, 2009 2 Comments
Exposure Therapy for OCD and Anxiety
Exposure therapy for OCD and other anxiety conditions is discussed by Tom Corboy, MFT, of the OCD Center of Los Angeles.
November 16, 2009 46 Comments
Michael Jackson and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
A look at the sad tale of Michael Jackson and his mental health issues.
June 25, 2009 No Comments
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Body Image in the News
A discussion of BDD and recent news reports about the condition. From the OCD Center of Los Angeles. Serving clients in California and internationally.
August 23, 2010 1 Comment
Treatment of OCD and OC Spectrum Disorders in Children
The OCD Center of Los Angeles discusses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of OCD and anxiety in children and adolescents.
August 11, 2010 No Comments
Latisse and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
The drug Latisse is prescribed to lengthen eyelashes, but it has significant, under-reported side effects. This raises two questions – is Latisse safe, and does its marketing exploit women’s body image concerns?
February 23, 2010 2 Comments
Proposed DSM-5 Changes for OCD and Anxiety Disorders
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has proposed significant revisions to its “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fourth Edition” (DSM-IV). Tom Corboy of the OCD Center of Los Angeles discusses changes planned for the new DSM-5, specifically those relevant to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related anxiety-based conditions.
February 10, 2010 7 Comments
Reassurance Seeking in OCD and Anxiety
Those with OCD and other anxiety based conditions often seek reassurance that their unwanted thoughts and feelings are not a threat. The OCD Center of Los Angeles discusses the problem of using reassurance seeking as an anxiety management strategy.
February 2, 2010 92 Comments
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Cosmetic Surgery
Many with Body Dysmorphic Disorder turn to cosmetic surgery in an attempt to alleviate their insecurities. Unfortunately, there are plenty of cosmetic surgeons who are more than willing to cash in on those with this serious psychiatric condition.
January 8, 2010 No Comments
OCD & Anxiety: The Year 2009 in Review
OCD and anxiety were in the news throughout 2009. Here are our votes for the top stories of the year about OCD and related anxiety based conditions.
December 30, 2009 2 Comments
Exposure Therapy for OCD and Anxiety
Exposure therapy for OCD and other anxiety conditions is discussed by Tom Corboy, MFT, of the OCD Center of Los Angeles.
November 16, 2009 46 Comments
Michael Jackson and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
A look at the sad tale of Michael Jackson and his mental health issues.
June 25, 2009 No Comments