Center for OCD and Related Disorders at Columbia Psychiatry

What Causes OCD and Is There A Cure for It?https://www.treatmyocd.com//what-causes-ocd-and-cure-for-/ For more information about OCD and OCD treatment, please visit our website: https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org//center-obses/about-ocd

Our lab has several studies that can now be done completely remotely. Go to our website to learn more! https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org//center/current-studies

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Help us advance the understanding and treatment of OCD by participating in research. Our current studies are listed on our website: https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org//center-ocd-and-related

Follow Friday! Check out some accounts we love: International OCD Foundation Anxiety and Depression Association of America Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies TLC Foundation for BFRBs

Help is available. #OCDawareness

A common misconception is that OCD is characterized only by a fear of germs or a need to have things lined up perfectly. In fact, there are four broad categories that encompass a wide range of obsessions and compulsions. #OCDawareness

What is Exposure and Ritual Prevention (ExRP)? ExRP is a treatment for OCD where you approach situations that trigger anxiety (exposure) while refraining from performing compulsions (ritual prevention). #OCDawareness

Do you know the facts about OCD? Listen to our Clinic Director Dr. Blair Simpson challenge seven misconceptions of OCD: https://www.youtube.com/watch

It’s OCD Awareness Week! Follow our social media accounts for daily OCD-related info and news.

The virtual @iocdf walk is Saturday, 10/10! Learn more and register here: iocdf.org/walk

Rigorous research has improved the diagnosis and treatment of OCD. Check out this overview of the state of OCD science, written in part by our Clinic Director, Dr. Blair Simpson: https://rdcu.be/b6M4X

Clinic Director Dr. Blair Simpson spoke to Dr. Bridget Nash on the Therapy Show podcast about all things OCD. Listen to the recording here: https://www.therapyshow.com/obsessive-compulsive-disorders