Debunking the myths of OCD - Natascha M. Santos
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There’s a common misconception that if you like to meticulously organize your things, keep your hands clean, or plan out your weekend to the last detail, you might be OCD. In fact, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is a serious psychiatric condition that is frequently misunderstood by society and mental health professionals alike. Natascha M. Santos debunks the myths surrounding OCD.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Dr. Natascha M. Santos
- Producer Zedem Media
- Artist Constantinos Hadjidemetri
- Director Michael Kalopaidis
- Animator Maria Savva, Andria Pourouti
- Sound Designer Andreas Trachonitis
- Script Editor Alex Gendler
- Narrator Addison Anderson
What is the difference between OCD and OCPD?
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Majority of the people in the society has OCD and they do not realize it. The only difference is ...
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OCD could be hereditary?
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Thank you.
Samuel Creighton LESSON IN PROGRESS
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (Exposure and Response Prevention) for OCD
Natascha Santos LESSON IN PROGRESS
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Physical vs. Psychological causes
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how we can recover from OCD wihout medical treatment
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About 30 percent of OCD sufferers are schoolchildren. Do I need to introduce for teachers some tr...
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Is there more types of ocd?
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Do people with OCD have different symptoms than others?
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Group Therapy for OCD?
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understanding OCD
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