by Dr. Kristen Mulcahy | Mar 11, 2013 | Dr. Kristen Mulcahy, News
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy For Contamination Fears Fear of contamination is a very common OCD symptom. The treatment for this type of fear involves exposing yourself to the things that make you feel contaminated without allowing yourself to engage...
by Dr. Kristen Mulcahy | Mar 5, 2013 | Dr. Kristen Mulcahy, News
Don’t Forget About The Basics Some very basic things often go overlooked in the treatment of OCD or other anxiety disorders. The following are important elements to assess and address as part of one’s treatment plan. Sleep Sleep and mood are very closely...
by Dr. Kristen Mulcahy | Mar 5, 2013 | Dr. Kristen Mulcahy, News
How and Why Does ERP Work? Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the only evidence-based therapy for OCD. It has been extensively researched and has been shown to significantly decrease symptoms in 70% of all cases. Exposure is the process of gradually exposing...
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