Residential mental health care: How a typical day supports recovery
May 5, 2026
Taking the step into residential mental health treatment can feel like a lot to carry. It’s okay to feel unsure about being away from loved
OCD and anxiety at school: A parent’s guide
March 31, 2026
School and homework can be especially challenging for children with OCD or anxiety, not to mention stressful for parents, too. Rogers Behavioral Health’s Mary Carncross and Amanda
Christina’s story: Finding hope beyond anxiety
January 27, 2026
As a child, getting dressed every morning was difficult for Christina. Certain fabrics and textures triggered intense anxiety, even panic attacks. “I would wear the same safe clothes every day,” Christina shares.
OCD in children: The hidden trap of accommodating symptoms
January 21, 2026
When a child struggles with OCD, it’s common for parents to make changes at home. While it often starts as a way to ease stress and keep life moving, those adjustments can unintentionally strengthen
Debunking 3 common myths about body-focused repetitive behaviors
November 19, 2025
What are body-focused repetitive behaviors? Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) are difficult to control and characterized by strong, repetitive, and impulsive urges to manipulate one’s own
The role of Registered Dietitians in mental health treatment
November 5, 2025
When we think about taking care of our mental health, therapy, medication, and stress management usually come to mind. But we often don’t consider another important part
OCD and ADHD: Understanding the connection
October 30, 2025
It’s not uncommon for children to be diagnosed with both OCD and ADHD. Rogers Behavioral Health’s Dr. Amanda Heins, supervising psychologist for OCD and Anxiety
Challenging 6 common OCD myths
October 13, 2025
Myth #1: People with OCD just like to be organized One of the biggest misunderstandings is that people with OCD just like to be clean
How can accommodating OCD symptoms affect a family?
July 15, 2025
When someone is experiencing OCD symptoms like the distress of unwanted and intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors associated with OCD, it’s understandable that loved ones want to ease their anxiety. Accommodation can look like helping a person with OCD complete rituals, like hand
Craig’s OCD journey: How Rogers helped him rise above
June 9, 2025
How common is OCD? Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders among men, with an estimated three million who have experienced a panic
