Obsessive compulsive disorder - OCD treatment and therapy from NOCD

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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.

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NOCD’s landmark study of children and adolescents with OCD: An interview with Dr. Jamie Feusner

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

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NOCD Therapy Shows Groundbreaking Results in a New Study of Children and Teens with OCD

Discover how NOCD’s virtual ERP therapy is making effective OCD treatment more accessible for kids and teens.

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What is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy?

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.

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OCD Treatment: A Complete Guide

Explore the evidence-based forms of treatment that are proven to be effective for managing OCD symptoms, including therapy and medication.

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How ERP Therapy can treat Relationship OCD (ROCD)

Discover how exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy helps treat intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors in your relationship(s).

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Can CBD Help With OCD Symptoms?

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.

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for OCD: What to know

Explore how TMS works, its effectiveness in reducing OCD symptoms, recent research, and how it compares to treatments like ERP.

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CBT vs. ERP: Why most types of CBT are ineffective in treating OCD

Learn the key differences between cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy.

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Response prevention is what helps you learn to live with OCD

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

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Can mindfulness alleviate OCD symptoms?

While mindfulness is not a substitute for exposure and response prevention therapy, it can be used with treatment to better manage OCD.

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OCD in Teens: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

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.

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Can you do ERP therapy at home? Understanding OCD Treatment Options

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?

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How long does OCD treatment take?

Learn about the most effective treatment for managing obsessive-compulsive disorder, and how long it typically takes to see results.

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Can exercise help with OCD? 

Explore tips for incorporating exercise into your OCD management plan and how it can complement treatments like ERP therapy.

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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for OCD

Learn about the key techniques of CBT, including exposure and response prevention (ERP), and how they help reduce obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.

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How is OCD diagnosed?

Learn how OCD is diagnosed, why to work with a specialized therapist, and how an accurate diagnosis leads to effective treatment.

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18 Strategies for Overcoming OCD

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.

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What Happens in ERP Therapy? ERP Examples & Exercises

Learn how ERP can be used to effectively manage OCD symptoms, and what makes it different fro other common forms of therapy.

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for OCD

Learn how acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) can help manage OCD by focusing on mindfulness, tolerating uncertainty, and building resilience.

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What Makes ERP Therapy Different From Other OCD Treatments?

Find out what sets exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy apart from other treatment options for OCD.

By Hannah Overbeek

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