Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

Author: Abbott Nutrition Health Institute May 15, 2023 Duration: 14:47

Let’s discuss obsessive-compulsive disorder, otherwise known as OCD. This episode features Dr. Patrick McGrath, Chief Clinical Officer at NOCD, an app-based platform for the treatment of OCD. He leads teletherapy services across the world and has authored two books titled, Don’t Try Harder; Try Different and The OCD Answer Book. We discuss what is typical versus what is concerning in terms of repetitive habits, and what signs can be concerning.

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