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CBT changes brain function

Despite being highly treatable, about a third of those suffering from anxiety actually seek treatment. For those who do, research shows cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is highly successful.

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“I’m so OCD…”

“I’m so OCD!” has become a trending phrase on social media. But what is it really like to have obsessive compulsive disorder? Dr. Brad Riemann discusses the reality.

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ASD vs. OCD symptoms in children

Children on the autism spectrum are often extra attentive to detail, enjoy having things just so and prefer the structure of daily patterns. These behaviors probably please your child and help him or her navigate the world around them.

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What is Symptom Accommodation for Pediatric OCD?

Exposure and response prevention (ERP) treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) isn’t easy, especially when you’re a child or teenager. Every day, your treatment team is asking you to face your worst fears and avoid using your repetitive behaviors or rituals to control your anxiety. Because treatment can be difficult, it’s necessary for parents to be actively involved in their child’s care plan and not participate in symptom accommodation.

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