Other Treatments
Information on non-pharmacological treatments for OCD, including forms of behavioral therapy like exposure and response prevention, desensitization, flooding and aversive conditioning. Additional information on cingulotomy, a form of brain surgery.
Psychotherapy Basics
What is psychotherapy? Psychotherapy or "talk therapy" is a vital part of mental health treatment. There are many different forms of psychotherapy, and there are many types of professionals who may provide it. Read more on the basics of psychotherapy.
What is psychotherapy? Psychotherapy or "talk therapy" is a vital part of mental health treatment. There are many different forms of psychotherapy, and there are many types of professionals who may provide it. Read more on the basics of psychotherapy.
Does Psychotherapy for OCD Really Help?
Psychotherapy with or without medication is the recommended treatment for OCD. But how much do we know about whether "talk therapy" really works?
Psychotherapy with or without medication is the recommended treatment for OCD. But how much do we know about whether "talk therapy" really works?
Psychotherapy Information
Learn the basics of psychotherapy, or "talk therapy," from your About.com Guide to Mental Health.
Learn the basics of psychotherapy, or "talk therapy," from your About.com Guide to Mental Health.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy frequently used to treat OCD. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors, and is it especially helpful for anxiety disorders. Read more about CBT, from your About.com Guide to Panic Disorder, Cathleen Henning Fenton.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy frequently used to treat OCD. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors, and is it especially helpful for anxiety disorders. Read more about CBT, from your About.com Guide to Panic Disorder, Cathleen Henning Fenton.
Behavioral Therapy on About.com
Read about behavioral therapy from your About.com Guide to Depression, Nancy Schimelpfening.
Read about behavioral therapy from your About.com Guide to Depression, Nancy Schimelpfening.
Exercise and Mental Health
Exercise is a great way to improve your mental health. Read more from your About.com Guide to Exercise, Paige Waehner.
Exercise is a great way to improve your mental health. Read more from your About.com Guide to Exercise, Paige Waehner.
Manage Your Stress
Being able to relax and self-soothe are important skills in recovering from an anxiety disorder. Learn more from your About.com Guide to Stress Management, Elizabeth Scott, M.S.
Being able to relax and self-soothe are important skills in recovering from an anxiety disorder. Learn more from your About.com Guide to Stress Management, Elizabeth Scott, M.S.