OCD (Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder)
1-obsessive-compulsive-disorder.comoffers
information about the condition and current treatment options.
A
natural history of OCD
An
Evolutionary Hypothesis For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Psychological
Immune System? essay by Riadh T. Abed and Karel
W. de Pauw.
Anxieties.com
OCD Information Information on OCD and its treatment.
Awareness Foundation
for OCD and Related Disorders combines the expertise
and experience of dynamic workshop speakers with the emotional impact of
film to increase professional, educational, and public understanding of
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and related disorders.
Compulsive
Skin Picking from the OCD Center of Los Angeles.
Doubt
and Other Disorders offers one man's account of
his experience with OCD, as well as resources on symptoms and recovery,
support groups, and chat.
Dr. Randy
Frost Smith College researcher specializing in
OCD, especially "hoarding". Links to articles on OCD and other anxiety
disorders.
Expert
Consensus Guidelines for Treatment of OCD
Professional treatment guidelines developed for use by clinicians.
Explosive
Child by Ross W. Greene, Ph.D. A wonderful site bases
on the book "The Explosive Child". Is the internationally
acclaimed book by Dr. Ross Greene that provides a more contemporary
conceptualization of inflexible, easily frustrated, explosive children,
and describes a new, practical, comprehensive approach for
helping these children at home and school. The book – which has been featured
on The Oprah Show, DatelineNBC, and Good Morning America
– has been
published in seven languages and is now available in
a revised paperback edition.
FAQ - Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder answers to questions about symptoms, behavior,
and treatment.
First Steps to
Freedom set up to help sufferers of OCD, panic
attacks, phobias, and anxiety.
Hoarding
Fact Sheet This guide assists seniors who are hoarders,
and offers detailed intervention guidelines. Produced by the Los Angeles
County Department of Mental Health - Older Adults Services Division.
Internet
Mental Health OCD Information Articles on research,
diagnosis, and treatment of OCD, as well as an online OCD self-test. Also
includes links to OCD organizations and online resources for other anxiety
disorders.
Internet
Mental Health: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder diagnostic
criteria and links.
Medifocus
OCD Guide Description of symptoms and treatment
for OCD, and links to information on other psychiatric and medical conditions.
MentalHealthChannel
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Information Includes
details on symptoms, prognosis, diagnosis and treatment.
Mindinfo:
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder includes information
on treatments, symptoms, research, and useful links.
National
Anxiety Fdn - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Organization's
view of obsessive-compulsive disorder includes case histories, descriptions
of common symptoms and a reading list.
Obsessive
Action British organization for individuals with
OCD. Includes information on treatment, as well as links to various online
resources.
Obsessive
Compulsive Anonymous (OCA)
Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder Resource Center information on what it
is and what kinds of medical treatment and emotional support are available.
Obsessive-Compulsive
Foundation(1) includes definition, newsletter,
services, and more.
Obsessive-Compulsive
Foundation(2) The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
maintains a Scientific Advisory Board made up of leading experts in the
field. Many of these experts participate in our on-line "Ask The Experts"
program.
OCD Center of Los Angeles
Treatment center specializing in OCD, OC Spectrum Disorders, and related
anxiety disorders. Includes information on symptoms and treatment, as well
as an OCD test, reading list, and links to online resources.
OCD Community
provides information about the disease and links to support groups and
other resources.
OC Foundation of California
provides information, support, and resources for persons
with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
OC & Spectrum
Disorders Association
OCD Hotline
Information on treatment of this condition by Steven Brodsky, PhD, of New
York City. Offers a free, confidential consultation by phone or email.
OCD
Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital Comprehensive
program includes outpatient treatment clinic, as well as residential facility
for acute, treatment-refractory OCD. Affiliated with Harvard University.
OCD Online Private
clinic in New York City specializing in treatment of OCD. Includes valuable
articles and information on OCD.
OCD
Patient and Family Handout In-depth article explains
the nature and appropriate treatment of OCD. Developed for individuals
with OCD and their families by the OC Foundation and the American Psychiatric
Association.
OCD
Resource Center - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Created
with input from OCD patients and medical experts, this resource offers
tips for diagnosing and treating the condition
OCD Resource Center
of South Florida Private center for treatment of
OCD and related spectrum disorders, including free bi-monthly support group.
Includes FAQ and self-help guidelines for sufferers.
OCD Screening
Quiz (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) Discover whether
you suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder with this quick online screening
test.
OCD Support
Group from St. Louis, MO
OCD Treatments
Information on Montana-based therapist Chris McBee, who offers in-home
therapy for this condition.
Ontario OCD Network
Information on OCD and its treatment. Includes list of support groups across
Canada, and links to organizations and treatment facilities in Canada and
US.
Paxil
OCD Information Description of OCD, its most common
symptoms, and its treatment. (From SmithKline Beecham, manufacturers of
PAXIL® (paroxetine HCl))
Rogers
Memorial Hospital OCD Center Residential treatment
and partial hospitalization programs for individuals with severe OCD. Two
locations in Southern Wisconsin.
Stanford
University OCD and Related Disorders Research Program Treatment
for individuals with OCD and related OC Spectrum Disorders, and information
on research studies that provide free treatment to participants.
Solvay Pharmaceuticals
OCD Resource Center General information, physician's
forum, and information for kids with OCD and their parents. (From Solvay
Pharmaceuticals, manufacturers of Luvox® (Fluvoxamine Maleate))
St. Louis Obessive
Compulsive Disorder Support Group provides information
for people interested in OCD or suffering from it, lists the support group
meetings, and maintains a bulletin board.
Steph's
Trichotillomania Pages(by a patient)
Survey
of an OCD Mailing List
Teen
OCD Mailing List - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Subscribe
to the email list for teenagers with obsessive-compulsive disorder, read
stories and messages, and visit other patients' homepages.
Tourette
Syndrome Plus OCD
Trichotillomania Learning
Center(hair pulling OCD)
Turn
OCD Caterpillars into Butterflies
University
of Florida Center for the Treatment of OCD Offering
outpatient therapy, as well as intensive residential and inpatient treatment
programs.
Wayne State
University OCD Program Research program focusing
on children and adolescents with OCD. Program offers free treatment to
participants in research studies. Located in Detroit, Michigan.
Western
Suffolk Psychological Services A full-service outpatient
facility specializing in OCD and related disorders. Located on Long Island,
New York.
Yale-Brown
Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) used to grade the
severity of OCD in a patient. |
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& Designed by Judi Coats (Updated on January 7th, 2006)