Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. Finding effective OCD treatment in Ontario often involves more than booking the first available therapy spot one can find. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex and highly specific mental health condition that should be treated through evidence-based approaches delivered by clinicians with advanced…
Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. Living with OCD is a challenge for many Canadians. Virtual OCD therapy in Canada is allowing effective, evidence-based care to be more accessible than ever. Treatments such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) can help individuals interrupt the…
Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. OCD in Canadian youth is essential to recognize to ensure proper assessment and treatment. However, It can be difficult at times to recognize teen OCD symptoms. When is teen anxiety actually OCD? For most teenagers, worry and self-doubt are a natural part of growing…
Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. Engaging in adolescent counseling during times of growth and transformation can prove to be extremely beneficial for youth. Teens are rapidly changing during the period of adolescent development. This includes changes in their physical appearance, emotional insight and thought processes. Teens also mature and…
Introduction It is that time of the year again. September rolls around and school begins. For adolescents, teens and parents this can be a stressful time of the year. New beginnings and transitions are exciting. But can also bring with them feelings of discomfort and anxiety. For teens with OCD and anxiety, it can be especially…
OCD Symptoms in Teens Many individuals will experience symptoms of OCD over the course of their lifetime. Teen OCD therapy can help adolescents when OCD symptoms occur for them. In Canada alone, almost 1% of individuals have been diagnosed with OCD. A variety of OCD symptoms may be experienced by any one person. Whenever experiencing…
What is OCD? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can impact both adults, adolescents and children. Treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder is very important to access. A study conducted in 2018 revealed the prevalence of OCD being diagnosed in Canada was close to 1% (0.93%). This is a significant portion of the population. According to the Diagnostic…
How Do I Know If I Need Help with OCD? Making the decision to start therapy can be anxiety-producing. You might ask yourself: how do I know if OCD therapy is right for me? There are many things to consider. First, you want to consider what symptoms you are experiencing. According to The Diagnostic and…
Treatment for OCD involves many important aspects. Families with loved ones with OCD often face challenges in their relationships due to the interference of OCD beliefs and rituals. Treatment for OCD can help. People will say their partners are frustrated with them because their rituals take up a lot of time. Partners might also be…
