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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What are some struggles young adults face? Young adults, meaning people between 18 and their mid-20s, face unique challenges. They’re transitioning out of high school
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