Treatment
Make no mistake: OCD is highly treatable. The key to getting your symptoms under control—so that OCD no longer rules your daily life—is understanding your treatment options and what's scientifically proven to work.
We sat down with Dr. Feusner to learn more about the results of a groundbreaking new study on treatment for children and teens with OCD.
By Susan Kaplow
Reviewed by Dr. Jamie Feusner, MD
Discover how NOCD’s virtual ERP therapy is making effective OCD treatment more accessible for kids and teens.
ERP therapy was created specifically for OCD, and it's the most effective treatment option to this day. Learn how it helps people manage OCD.
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Explore the evidence-based forms of treatment that are proven to be effective for managing OCD symptoms, including therapy and medication.
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Discover how exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy helps treat intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors in your relationship(s).
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
CBD is popular for recreational and medicinal use, but can it help ease OCD symptoms? Learn more about the link between OCD and CBD here.
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Explore how TMS works, its effectiveness in reducing OCD symptoms, recent research, and how it compares to treatments like ERP.
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Learn the key differences between cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy.
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Five OCD experts and advocates discuss response prevention is, and why it is so crucial in order for OCD treatment to be effective.
By Fi Lowenstein
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
While mindfulness is not a substitute for exposure and response prevention therapy, it can be used with treatment to better manage OCD.
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
Many teens deal with OCD and it can be hard to spot for a variety of reasons. Here's some helpful tips for parents dealing with it.
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Many people with OCD start by trying to treat themselves, but is it safe to try self-treatment without consulting an OCD or ERP specialist?
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
Learn about the most effective treatment for managing obsessive-compulsive disorder, and how long it typically takes to see results.
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Explore tips for incorporating exercise into your OCD management plan and how it can complement treatments like ERP therapy.
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Learn about the key techniques of CBT, including exposure and response prevention (ERP), and how they help reduce obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Learn how OCD is diagnosed, why to work with a specialized therapist, and how an accurate diagnosis leads to effective treatment.
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Make no mistake: OCD is highly treatable. The key to getting your symptoms under control—so that OCD no longer rules your daily life—is understanding your treatment options and what's scientifically proven to work. The gold-standard treatment for OCD is a type of behavioral therapy called ERP, or exposure and response prevention.
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Learn how ERP can be used to effectively manage OCD symptoms, and what makes it different fro other common forms of therapy.
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Learn how acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) can help manage OCD by focusing on mindfulness, tolerating uncertainty, and building resilience.
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Find out what sets exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy apart from other treatment options for OCD.
By Hannah Overbeek