When a child is struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), most parents want to do one thing above all else: help. They reassure, comfort, answer questions, adjust routines, and try to reduce their child’s distress whenever possible. This is completely understandable. Parents want to help when their child or teen is suffering. What many families discover,…
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT are becoming part of everyday life. People are increasingly using them to answer questions, solve problems, and learn about their physical and mental health. For individuals living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), it is understandable that AI may also become a place to ask questions about their intrusive thoughts,…
Listen to this article. Created with Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff’s AI voice. Many people with OCD notice that their symptoms worsen during periods of stress. Of course, OCD symptom flare ups can be stressful. Intrusive thoughts and obsessional doubts may feel more frequent or more distressing. In addition, anxiety may escalate quickly and urges to engage…
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. Understanding Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) You might find yourself repeatedly pulling your hair or picking your skin. Does this mean that you are experiencing what is referred to as dermatillomania or trichotillomania? You might notice this happens during times of stress, anxiety or boredom….
