By Hongmarie Martinez, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist | Behavior Therapy Associates | Somerset, New Jersey While Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be a challenging mental health condition to cope with, there are evidence-based treatment options available for those impacted. If your OCD is resulting in significant distress or interfering in your daily life (e.g., work, school,…
By Hongmarie Martinez, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist | Behavior Therapy Associates | Somerset, New Jersey Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD is a mental health diagnosis that is sometimes casually referenced in everyday conversation and unfortunately may be commonly misunderstood as a result. For example, you might’ve heard someone say, “I’m so OCD” and identify themselves in this…
The Autism-OCD Connection Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have an increased risk of experiencing a number of anxiety disorders. In particular, OCD and High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder have a high comorbidity (37% or higher). Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is diagnosed by the presence of obsessions (unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images or urges) that…