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Deep-Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for Treatment of Refractory Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder:
Presented at AANS

Patients suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) unresponsive to traditional medical and psychological therapies may benefit from surgical intervention with deep-brain stimulation (DBS), according to a study presented here at the 76th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS).

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What to Do About the Obsessions Part of OCD

Dr. Michael Jenike talked about one of the most difficult aspects of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), obsessions, including obsessive thoughts, intrusive thoughts, disgusting thoughts and what to do about them. There was also a discussion about medication for treating OCD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and treatment resistant OCD.

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From Our OCD Forums

Have your visited our new mental health forums - bulletin boards area? It's a place where people with psychiatric conditions or their family members and friends can post questions regarding the mental health issues that confront them today. We encourage you to post your questions and to offer your advice and experience. Sharing is helpful to everyone.

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 "Social Anxiety, Social Phobia"

Many people define "social anxiety, social phobia" as "performance anxiety," being afraid of a public performance, such as public speaking. But the reality is, for social phobics, any interaction can be a performance leading to symptoms that include blushing, profuse sweating, trembling, and other symptoms of anxiety, including difficulty talking and nausea or other stomach discomfort. On this show, we discussed what causes someone to develop social anxiety and what can be done to cope and treat it?

Listen to the Radio Show Archives when you click here with your Windows media player.

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Why Does Everything Have to Be Perfect?
Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

How to determine if you have OCD--and whether your problem is severe enough to warrant professional help How diet, stress, and other lifestyle conditions can trigger the symptoms of OCD The two most highly effective forms of treatment--and how to decide what's best for you The latest news in alternative therapies, including yoga, biofeedback, and herbal therapy, plus cutting-edge research that promises freedom from the chains of OCD forever

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A guide to the treatments and medications for OCD

There are two methods of treatment for sufferers of OCD. The first is the use of Drug Therapy. Mainly SRI's (Serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and SSRI's (SELECTIVE Serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are used to increase the levels of Serotonin - a chemical messenger in the Brain. The other is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

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Powerful Documentary Films at HealthyPlace.com

HealthyPlace.com unveiled four of the most powerful mental health videos you have ever seen. These are stories about sexual molestation, rape, eating disorders and teens trapped in abusive relationships.

What makes these mental health films different and so moving is that they describe the impact of physical and sexual violence and misperceptions on their victims.

You can watch them using your windows media player. We've also set up special bulletin boards for your feedback.

 
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Journaling With Us

Sharing your life with others, especially people you don't yet know, can be difficult. Writing a journal also takes some time, energy and real commitment. Imagine pouring your thoughts and feelings out a few times a week.

The journal also serves as a record of how our perceptions, beliefs and attitudes evolve over time. If you are interested in keeping an online journal in the HealthyPlace.com Gender Community, the short online application is here.