Real Stories from Parents Supporting Kids with OCD Understanding OCD and Its Impact on Families Parenting a child with OCD can feel overwhelming and isolating. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a mental health condition that causes intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and…
Finding Help for Kids Impacted by PANS & PANDAS Parenting is never without its challenges, but when your child experiences sudden, severe behavior changes, those challenges can feel overwhelming. If you're noticing such abrupt changes—seemingly out of nowhere—it’s worth considering…
How to Support Your Child Through ERP Therapy for OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a challenging condition that affects millions of people worldwide, including children. For parents, it can be overwhelming to see their child struggle with intrusive thoughts…
Understanding OCD in Children: What Parents Need to Know Every parent wants the best for their child. But when a child begins showing signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it can be overwhelming for families to understand what’s happening and how…
The Science Behind Why ERP and Exposure Therapy Works for OCD and Anxiety Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are some of the most challenging mental health conditions many people face today. For those who experience the overwhelming grip of these…
Unraveling Magical Thinking in OCD and How to Overcome It Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can often feel like being caught in a whirlwind of anxiety and relentless thoughts. One particularly puzzling form is magical thinking. Understanding this unique aspect…
Understanding Intrusive Thoughts and OCD Intrusive thoughts—those unwanted, distressing thoughts that seem to pop into our minds out of nowhere—are something almost everyone experiences. But for individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), these thoughts become more than just a fleeting annoyance.…
Understanding Family Accommodations in OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a challenging mental health condition that affects more than 1 in 100 people worldwide. When a family member is diagnosed with OCD, it doesn’t just impact the individual—it affects the entire…
The Role of Vitamin D in Mental Health and OCD For those grappling with OCD or anxiety, the quest for effective treatments can sometimes feel like an endless maze. While ERP therapy and medications remain at the forefront, there's growing…
How to Tell the Difference Between Being Suicidal and Self-Harm OCD Living with OCD can be incredibly challenging, especially when intrusive thoughts begin to overlap with serious mental health concerns like suicidal ideation. For many OCD sufferers and their families,…