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Psychology In Seattle Podcast

OCD (Deep Dive) (2018 Rerun)

Jul 21, 2024
The podcast delves into the misconceptions surrounding OCD, including its portrayal in popular culture and movies. It distinguishes OCD from normal concerns, using examples from celebrities like Howie Mandel and John Green. Exclusive content for patrons includes an ad for Chumba Casino.
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Quick takeaways

  • Misconceptions trivialize OCD by associating normal behaviors with the disorder, diminishing its severity.
  • Popular culture distorts mental health terms like OCD, schizophrenia, leading to trivialization of serious conditions.

Deep dives

Misconceptions about OCD

There are widespread misconceptions about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, with many people trivializing the condition. Examples include individuals associating normal behaviors like organizing or cleanliness with OCD. The episode highlights how these misunderstandings diminish the severity and complexity of OCD, leading to inaccurate representations in popular culture.

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