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Raising Good Humans
OCD: Everything You Need to Know
Sep 13, 2024
Dr. Laura Braider, an expert in OCD treatment and featured in the HBO Max documentary 'One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit,' shares valuable insights into understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in children. She debunks common misconceptions, highlighting the importance of early identification and differentiation from typical behaviors. Dr. Braider discusses strategies for parents to support their children by fostering resilience and setting healthy boundaries. She also emphasizes the role of early intervention and the complex relationship between anxiety and OCD.
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- Understanding the clinical definition of OCD is crucial for parents to differentiate between typical behaviors and those needing intervention.
- Parents should aim to help their children face discomfort rather than accommodate anxious behaviors, fostering resilience and effective coping skills.
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Understanding OCD: Definitions and Misconceptions
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood, as people frequently use the term casually to describe behaviors that do not align with the clinical definition. OCD involves persistent, unwanted obsessions that lead to compulsions aimed at reducing anxiety. For instance, having a clean room or washing hands does not automatically indicate OCD; these actions can be functional and adaptive. It's when these behaviors disrupt daily life or functioning that concerns arise, emphasizing the distinction between typical behavior and clinical OCD.
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