The "Spectrum" of Neatness
Tuesday March 25, 2008
What is the difference between someone who is tidy and someone who is a "neat freak"? An article from MSNBC suggests that there is probably a spectrum of neatness, ranging ... Read More
Couples Therapy for OCD
Thursday March 20, 2008
A new program through the University of North Carolina is focusing on couples where one partner has OCD. The program, led by psychology professors Jonathan Abramowitz and Donald Baucom, will ... Read More
OCD in the Movies: As Good as It Gets
Tuesday March 18, 2008
As I mentioned in an earlier blog about The Aviator, OCD is featured prominently in some movies. As Good as It Gets (1997) is another prime example. In this movie, ... Read More
More To OCD Than Serotonin?
Tuesday March 11, 2008
For years, it has been thought that the neurotransmitter serotonin is the major player involved in OCD. Medications like Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI's), after all, are the mainstays of ... Read More
Legislature Passes Mental Health Parity Bill
Thursday March 6, 2008
On March 5, the House of Representatives passed a historic bill that should make it easier to receive treatment for mental illness. Currently, many insurance companies treat mental illnesses differently ... Read More