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
Trichotillomania, Skin Picking Disorder, and the Resistor’s High
The OCD Center of Los Angeles discusses treatment of Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling Disorder) and Dermatillomania (Skin Picking Disorder).
July 28, 2010 8 Comments
Memory Hoarding in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Many people with OCD engage in ‘memory hoarding’, a mental compulsion to over-attend to the details of an event, person, or object. Memory hoarding is done with the belief that the event, person, or object carries a special significance, and may be important to recall exactly as-is at a later date.
July 14, 2010 268 Comments
OCD and the Law – Part 3
An Australian pro boxer assaults a 70-year old man on a ferry boat and claims his OCD made him do it. Last of a three part series on OCD and the law.
June 29, 2010 No Comments
OCD and the Law – Part 2
A Kentucky man murdered his wife and then tried to claim that his OCD led him to kill her. Part 2 of a 3 part series. From the OCD Center of Los Angeles.
June 15, 2010 4 Comments
OCD and the Law – Part 1
A Scottish man claims his massive child pornography collection is due to OCD. Part 1 of a 3 part series from the OCD Center of Los Angeles.
June 1, 2010 1 Comment
OCD Stockholm Syndrome
Something akin to the Stockholm Syndrome occurs in some people who struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD ).
May 12, 2010 2 Comments
Athletes With Anxiety
Mental health has long been shrouded in secrecy and shame. So when public figures like professional athletes actively seek help for anxiety, it is a sign of cultural progress. Here are some who have gone public with their struggles.
April 27, 2010 1 Comment
Treatment of OCD and Anxiety: A Brief History
A look at how the treatment of OCD and related anxiety disorders has changed over time, especially the development of CBT and mindfulness for OCD.
March 30, 2010 3 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
Trichotillomania, Skin Picking Disorder, and the Resistor’s High
The OCD Center of Los Angeles discusses treatment of Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling Disorder) and Dermatillomania (Skin Picking Disorder).
July 28, 2010 8 Comments
Memory Hoarding in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Many people with OCD engage in ‘memory hoarding’, a mental compulsion to over-attend to the details of an event, person, or object. Memory hoarding is done with the belief that the event, person, or object carries a special significance, and may be important to recall exactly as-is at a later date.
July 14, 2010 268 Comments
OCD and the Law – Part 3
An Australian pro boxer assaults a 70-year old man on a ferry boat and claims his OCD made him do it. Last of a three part series on OCD and the law.
June 29, 2010 No Comments
OCD and the Law – Part 2
A Kentucky man murdered his wife and then tried to claim that his OCD led him to kill her. Part 2 of a 3 part series. From the OCD Center of Los Angeles.
June 15, 2010 4 Comments
OCD and the Law – Part 1
A Scottish man claims his massive child pornography collection is due to OCD. Part 1 of a 3 part series from the OCD Center of Los Angeles.
June 1, 2010 1 Comment
OCD Stockholm Syndrome
Something akin to the Stockholm Syndrome occurs in some people who struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD ).
May 12, 2010 2 Comments
Athletes With Anxiety
Mental health has long been shrouded in secrecy and shame. So when public figures like professional athletes actively seek help for anxiety, it is a sign of cultural progress. Here are some who have gone public with their struggles.
April 27, 2010 1 Comment
Treatment of OCD and Anxiety: A Brief History
A look at how the treatment of OCD and related anxiety disorders has changed over time, especially the development of CBT and mindfulness for OCD.
March 30, 2010 3 Comments