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Expert perspectives, research-backed information, and practical resources to help you understand OCD and anxiety disorders. From the team at Renewed Freedom Center.

When OCD Starts Running the Family
August 5, 2026

When OCD Starts Running the Family

Recovery doesn't happen around families. It happens within them. I just returned from five inspiring days at the International OCD Foundation's annual conference. Every year, I'm reminded why this community…
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When Intrusive Thoughts Emerge in Perinatal OCD and Anxiety
May 4, 2026

When Intrusive Thoughts Emerge in Perinatal OCD and Anxiety

When fear targets what matters most May is both Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month and, with Mother’s Day, a time when many reflect on the emotional realities of motherhood. In…
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The Role of Repair in Pediatric OCD and Anxiety
April 15, 2026

The Role of Repair in Pediatric OCD and Anxiety

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month is right around the corner. One of the most important contributors to a child’s emotional well-being is not the absence of distress. It is what…
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AI Therapy Apps and OCD: What Helps, What Hurts
March 23, 2026

AI Therapy Apps and OCD: What Helps, What Hurts

You download a mental health app hoping it will take the edge off. Maybe it’s an AI chatbot that “talks you through” tough moments, or an app that promises personalized…
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Why Therapy Isn’t Working for Your OCD (and What to Try Next)
March 16, 2026

Why Therapy Isn’t Working for Your OCD (and What to Try Next)

You’ve been doing therapy, but your OCD keeps shifting. You stop one compulsion and another takes its place. You understand that the thoughts are irrational, but the urge to check,…
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Why Therapy Isn’t Working for Your Anxiety (and What to Try Next)
March 8, 2026

Why Therapy Isn’t Working for Your Anxiety (and What to Try Next)

You finally booked therapy. You showed up. You talked about what’s been going on. And after weeks or months, you still feel stuck. Maybe you understand your anxiety better, but…
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Anxiety and OCD in Kids and Teens: Warning Signs Parents Shouldn’t Miss
March 1, 2026

Anxiety and OCD in Kids and Teens: Warning Signs Parents Shouldn’t Miss

A few years ago, your child might have seemed carefree. Now, they are avoiding school, melting down over small changes, or asking the same “What if…?” questions again and again.…
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Supporting Families in OCD and Anxiety Treatment: Beyond Strategy Alone
February 28, 2026

Supporting Families in OCD and Anxiety Treatment: Beyond Strategy Alone

Families referred for OCD and anxiety treatment arrive at different stages of understanding. Some have tried to research strategies on their own. Others are newly learning how reassurance, avoidance, and…
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When Supporting Someone With OCD or Anxiety Starts to Feel Draining
February 5, 2026

When Supporting Someone With OCD or Anxiety Starts to Feel Draining

If you support someone with OCD or anxiety, this may feel familiar. You wake up already anticipating what the day might require. Reassurance comes early. Decisions feel careful. Your own…
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Beyond ‘Just Worrying’: Understanding the Real Impact of Anxiety Disorders
December 1, 2025

Beyond ‘Just Worrying’: Understanding the Real Impact of Anxiety Disorders

When everyday worry becomes a clinical condition that changes everything "Everyone gets anxious sometimes." If you're struggling with persistent worry, racing thoughts, or overwhelming fear, you've probably heard this phrase…
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