Category: Children
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It’s My Sibling Who Has OCD. So, Why am I Having a Tough Time?
This post originally appeared on the website for the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). Read the original post here: https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/its-my-sibling-who-has-ocd Katrina was excited. She, her sister, Maia, and their mother were on the way to the park to play handball. Suddenly, Maia screamed and collapsed on the ground, wailing.…
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A Very Informative Interview About OCD
There are so many misconceptions about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. In particular, people frequently think it is about being neat, tidy, and organized. They often think it doesn’t affect children. Very importantly, people do not realize that OCD requires specialized treatment by someone trained to do a particular kind of Cognitive Behavior…
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Parents as Part of the Treatment Team
I am preparing to head to the annual conference of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). I look forward to conferences like this one because they provide inspiration for the work I do and the opportunity to interact with the latest information and the great minds that are…
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No, That’s Not a Normal Part of Child Development
Sometimes, I wish my head could keep up with my conversations – that I had the right response at the right moment. A little while ago someone who rarely asks me about my work asked how my practice was going. I responded by mentioning how many young boys and girls…
Michelle Witkin, Ph.D. 