Episode 54. Obsessive Compulsive disorder

Do you or someone you love have thoughts, images or urges that keep coming back even when they're not wanted? Or have to do something over and over, like checking something or counting up to a certain number? If so, this episode is for you: Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). In this episode, we describe the diagnosis and different types of OCD, the theory behind how it develops, and an effective treatment for OCD.

Resources:

• ​Yadin, E., Foa, E. B., & Lichner, T. K. (2012). Treating Your OCD with Exposure and Response (Ritual) Prevention Workbook. Oxford University Press.
• Graybiel, A. M., & Rauch, S. L. (2000). Toward a neurobiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Neuron, 28(2), 343-347.

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