Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common and debilitating condition. Lifetime prevalence in the U.S. has been found to be 2.5% and OCD is considered a top 10 cause of disability by the World Health Organization. This presentation will use didactic training along with a question and answer session to explore what OCD is and what it is not. We will also include the similarities and differences regarding pediatric presentation of OCD and compare it to adults.
We will then differentiate OCD from anxiety and discuss when obsessive- compulsive symptoms warrant an actual diagnosis and what falls within the “normal range.” The COVID-19 pandemic will be explored regarding its impact on both the general population and OCD sufferers.
Despite being common and debilitating, OCD is also very manageable when treated properly. A behavioral therapy technique known as exposure and ritual prevention (ERP) is the treatment of choice for OCD. The last segment of this presentation will focus on practical strategies when working with someone with OCD and the specific components of ERP.
Attendees will learn:
Bradley Riemann, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer of Rogers Behavioral Health System
Dr. Riemann is the chief clinical officer and clinical director, OCD Center and CBT Services at Rogers Memorial Hospital. Dr. Riemann is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board, and Chair of the Clinical Advisory Committee of the International OCD Foundation. Read Dr. Riemann’s complete bio.
