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Symptoms of depersonalization include subjective feelings of unreality, feeling detached from your mental or physical activities, feeling mentally “foggy,” experiencing “numb”... | view full article

People, places, and emotional contamination: A common but underrecognized form of OCD

Most people are familiar with contamination fears in OCD. Typically sufferers are fearful of commonly known sources of contamination, such as dirt, germs, feces/urine, household chemicals,... | view full article

Do Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Asperger’s disorder (AS) co-exist?

Asperger’s disorder (AS) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are both neurological disorders characterized by obsessive and repetitive behaviors, however many significant differences are... | view full article

5 Tips for Effective Parenting

5 Tips for Effective Parenting 1. Be Consistent a. Children thrive on consistency. Creating an environment where children know... | view full article

Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders defines Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) as a persistent pattern of orderliness, perfectionism, and/or control, at the... | view full article

Who Suffers from Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

WHO SUFFERS FROM BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER? BDD may affect up to 2% of the United States population. The ratio of males to females appears to be equal. BDD seems to begin in adolescence. Research... | view full article

What is the Treatment for Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

WHAT TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR BDD? Current research conducted at our Institute indicates that techniques used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are also effective for BDD. Cognitive... | view full article

What is the Treatment for OCD?

WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR OCD? A combination of cognitive, behavioral, and pharmacological treatment has been shown to be the most effective combination for OCD. The form of behavior therapy found... | view full article

Who Suffers from OCD?

WHO SUFFERS FROM OCD? According to recent research, OCD has a lifetime prevalence rate of about 2.5%. It is probably higher because individuals with OCD are secretive about their symptoms. The... | view full article

New Treatment Approach for Poor Body Image

Jessica is a sixteen-year-old teenager who is overly concerned about the size of her head. She believes that her head is larger than the average individual’s head. Jessica goes out of... | view full article

Bio-Behavioral Institute on TLC - Hoarders: Buried Alive

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