Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold standard treatment for OCD and Anxiety disorders and is typically conducted via in-person sessions. During ERP, patients are gradually exposed to their…
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I have been always fascinated by American culture. Since I am a foreigner, I always considered the American culture as powerful because I always perceived it as a big “container”…
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Being a kid is very tough in today’s world, especially given the current circumstances. Aside from a global pandemic, life still continues. A child must navigate through life while dealing…
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During these times of uncertainty and constant changes, it is important as health care professionals to not only consider our patient’s cultural differences during treatment but be aware of cultural…
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For children, illness-related obsessions and the resulting compulsions are distressing enough on an average day. Add to the mix an international quarantine and constant public discussion of a dangerous virus,…
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Anxiety amid COVID-19 is common. Public events have been cancelled, businesses are closing, people are engaging in panic buying of necessities, and there is a lot of uncertainty. Can you…
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How does one go about correctly diagnosing a patient who presents with preoccupations about their health? There are many different diagnoses that these symptoms could fall under, including a physical…
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My colleagues have already mentioned various aspects of self-harm, but self-harm can also be more generalized. Activities or thoughts that do not allow us to engage in self-care could be…
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Self-harm is a term used when someone intentionally causes injuries to their body, usually as a way of coping with overwhelming emotional distress. Some young people who self-harm may also…
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I remember the first time I met the mother of a young adolescent who presented with self-harm obsessions. She was scared about these thoughts because a psychiatrist, who was a…
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