Things Worth Noting
Mental health rates are rising globally, driven by anxiety, depression, and burnout. Factors like social isolation, economic stress, and social media fuel this crisis, with youth, adults, and marginalized groups hit hardest. The pandemic worsened conditions like PTSD, while stigma and provider shortages limit access to care. Telehealth, therapy (CBT, DBT), and mental health apps […]
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition marked by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Symptoms include contamination fears, checking behaviors, and symmetry obsessions, often disrupting daily life. Diagnosis uses DSM-5 criteria and tools like the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS). Effective treatments include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), especially Exposure and Response Prevention […]