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Why Worry: Understanding OCD and Anxiety Disorders

Psychological Health Care

In fact, anxiety and associated conditions such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are common mental health conditions. OCD and anxiety disorders are the focus of a national education and awareness campaign Australia-wide this month. What Is OCD? OCD, Anxiety and COVID. Getting Help for OCD and Anxiety Disorders.

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Towards rigorous and flexible research designs for personalized psychotherapy

Society of Clinical Psychology

For example, AA was considered particularly promising in disengaging within- and between-psychological processes, NA appears to be valuable for conceptualizing interacting symptoms, and SCED is a promising tool for providing initial proof of principles. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 30 (1), 95–107.

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Women Working In Mental Health Research

MQ Mental Health

Women Working on Preventions and Interventions Dr Susanne Ahmari, (USA) identified brain activity related to Obsessive behaviours, the first step towards developing new treatments for OCD in 2013. Professor Petra Vértes (UK) used genetics to improve understanding of the biological underpinnings of Schizophrenia in 2017.

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Technology and the future of cognitive-behavioral interventions

Society of Clinical Psychology

Our field has accumulated a lot of empirical support for the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating a wide range of mental and behavioral health problems. That said, I-CBT is already becoming antiquated as the ubiquity and convenience of smartphones take hold. How do I-CBT and smartphone-delivered CBT compare?

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Anxiety In Elderly: Types, Symptoms, Causes & Ways To Manage 2023

Blurt It Out

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Repetitive behaviors centered around the need for symmetry, fear of contamination (Excessive hand washing, for instance), and other preoccupations or compulsions such as hoarding can be potential signs of OCD. Psychological Symptoms Difficulty sleeping. Excessive worry or fear.

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Anxiety In Elderly: Types, Symptoms, Causes & Ways To Manage 2023

Blurt It Out

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Repetitive behaviors centered around the need for symmetry, fear of contamination (Excessive hand washing, for instance), and other preoccupations or compulsions such as hoarding can be potential signs of OCD. Psychological Symptoms Difficulty sleeping. Excessive worry or fear.

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Anxiety In Elderly: Types, Symptoms, Causes & Ways To Manage 2023

Blurt It Out

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Repetitive behaviors centered around the need for symmetry, fear of contamination (Excessive hand washing, for instance), and other preoccupations or compulsions such as hoarding can be potential signs of OCD. Psychological Symptoms Difficulty sleeping. Excessive worry or fear.

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