For those experiencing certain mental health concerns like obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, understanding the distinction between compulsive and impulsive behaviors is particularly important. Compulsive behaviors, often…
Understanding the relationship between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can help those with either or both of these mental health conditions manage the…
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the evidence-based forms of mental health treatment utilized at Columbia Associates. It is a practical path toward understanding and…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These compulsions, whether they are physical actions…
One of the most common comments you’ll see under videos of people doing wild things on social media is, “They gave into their intrusive thoughts.”…
When you think about obsessive behaviors, you might imagine someone constantly washing their hands or checking to make sure the door is locked. However, obsessive…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) might be one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions that exists. While it’s often portrayed in a comedic light in popular…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a term that’s often misunderstood and misused in everyday conversations—you’ve probably heard someone say something like, “I’m so OCD about my…
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. Characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, more commonly known as OCD, is a mental health condition characterized by uncontrollable and recurring thoughts (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviors or…