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5 Lesser-Known Forms of OCD You Should Know About

5 Lesser-Known Forms of OCD You Should Know About

by Federico Ferrarese | Jul 7, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

5 Lesser-Known Forms of OCD You Should Know About 5 Lesser-Known Forms of OCD: Let Me Tell You a Story You won’t believe this, but a few months ago, I was working with a client – let’s call her Laura. She came to me convinced she had anger issues because...
25 Genes Transforming OCD Understanding: A Landmark Study

25 Genes Transforming OCD Understanding: A Landmark Study

by Federico Ferrarese | Jul 6, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

25 Genes Transforming OCD Understanding: A Landmark Study Introduction: Genetics, Breakthroughs, and My Clinical Heart In May 2025, the world of psychiatry felt an earthquake of hope. Researchers announced that they had identified approximately 30 DNA regions and...
5 Key Insights on OCD Recovery Isn’t Linear from CBT

5 Key Insights on OCD Recovery Isn’t Linear from CBT

by Federico Ferrarese | Jul 5, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

5 Key Insights on OCD Recovery Isn’t Linear from CBT Introduction: The Myth of Linear OCD Recovery If you’re reading this, I imagine you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or terrified that your therapy isn’t working. Can you imagine how crushing it feels to wake up and...
Y-BOCS Scale: 7 Inspiring Insights for OCD Treatment

Y-BOCS Scale: 7 Inspiring Insights for OCD Treatment

by Federico Ferrarese | Jul 1, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

Y-BOCS Scale: 7 Inspiring Insights for OCD Treatment Understanding OCD: A Brief Overview Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. As someone who has worked extensively with individuals...
Nervous Tics: 7 Hidden Insights on Symptoms and Treatments

Nervous Tics: 7 Hidden Insights on Symptoms and Treatments

by Federico Ferrarese | Jun 27, 2025 | NEWS, OCD

Nervous Tics: 7 Hidden Insights on Symptoms and Treatments Do you often notice sudden, repetitive movements or sounds that feel impossible to control? These involuntary behaviours, known as nervous tics, can be bewildering and sometimes distressing for those...
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