OCD
Articles in OCD from Bright Horizons Psychiatry — clinician-written guides on mental health care in Maryland.
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Do I Have OCD, 7 Signs It Is More Than a Habit
Do I have OCD is a question a symptom list cannot answer. Here are 7 signs, what OCD actually requires, and when to seek an evaluation.
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Contamination OCD, 7 Signs It Is Not Just About Germs
Contamination OCD is not simply a fear of germs. Here are 7 signs, what emotional contamination means, and how exposure therapy addresses it.
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Pure O OCD, 7 Signs of Compulsions Nobody Can See
Pure O OCD is not OCD without compulsions. The compulsions are mental. Here are 7 signs, why reassurance fails, and what treatment works.
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7 Hard Truths About OCD Medication Nobody Tells Patients
OCD medication needs higher doses and longer trials than depression care. Here are 7 things patients are rarely told before starting.
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