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6 stories tagged with "Ocd"
Therapists Clarify OCD vs Anxiety to Help Misdiagnosed
Health & Wellness•Oct 8

Therapists Clarify OCD vs Anxiety to Help Misdiagnosed

Millions of people may have OCD but think it's just anxiety, leading to wrong treatment that could make symptoms worse. Therapists are sharing the key differences that could help people get the right help.

Womens Health•2 min read
Scientists ID 36 Genes Behind OCD and Tourette Syndrome
Health & Wellness•Sep 2

Scientists ID 36 Genes Behind OCD and Tourette Syndrome

Rutgers researchers have identified 36 genes that significantly raise the risk for OCD and chronic tic disorders, opening doors to dozens of new treatment possibilities. The breakthrough came from analyzing DNA of nearly 4,000 people and could transform how millions worldwide manage these conditions.

Google News - Scientists Discover•3 min read
Maria Bamford Documentary Shows Mental Health Hope
Community Heroes•Jun 4

Maria Bamford Documentary Shows Mental Health Hope

Comedian Maria Bamford opens up about her decades-long journey with OCD and depression in a new Sundance documentary directed by Judd Apatow. Her honest story offers hope to millions struggling with mental health challenges.

Good Good Good•3 min read
Woman Discovers Rare OCD After 7 Years of Intrusive Thoughts
Health & Wellness•Apr 7

Woman Discovers Rare OCD After 7 Years of Intrusive Thoughts

After years of believing she was dangerous, 22-year-old Molly Lambert discovered her distressing thoughts were actually a rare form of OCD. Her decision to speak publicly is now helping thousands of others who suffer in silence.

Google News - Health•2 min read
Woman With P-OCD Gets 1000s of Messages After Going Public
Health & Wellness•Apr 7

Woman With P-OCD Gets 1000s of Messages After Going Public

A 22-year-old woman who spent years believing she was a danger to children discovered she had a rare form of OCD. Since sharing her story publicly, thousands have reached out to say they've been silently battling the same condition.

Google News - Health•3 min read
NOCD Expands Mental Health Care to PTSD Patients
Health & Wellness•Jan 27

NOCD Expands Mental Health Care to PTSD Patients

A telehealth company that revolutionized virtual therapy for OCD just acquired a PTSD platform to help millions more Americans access specialized mental health care. The move creates the largest telehealth provider of specialty therapy in the country.

Fast Company•3 min read