OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by obsessions and compulsions. If you or someone you know is living with OCD, watch this short video to find out what the best non-medicated treatment is and if it’s right for you. This video is brought to you by Columbia University's Center for OCD & Related Disorders. The mission at the Center is to improve the lives of people with OCD and related disorders by conducting cutting-edge research to transform how we understand and treat these disorders. For the patients of today, they examine how to combine and sequence current treatments to maximize outcome, and how to explore novel treatments. For the patients of tomorrow, they collaborate with experts in neuroimaging, genetics, and basic science to examine what causes obsessions and compulsions. To learn more, head to their website: https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/research-clinics/center-ocd-and-related-disorders #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocd #ocdhelp __ Follow and subscribe to Psych Hub: https://www.facebook.com/PsychHubEd/ https://twitter.com/psychhub https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/psychhubeducation/ Learning about mental health is crucial for us all to imagine a better future for everyone. Psych Hub's Mental Health Ally Certification learning hubs will help you become an important steward of your wellbeing and that of your loved ones. Start learning here: www.psychhub.com __ Psych Hub is an educational service, and the information in this video is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or someone you know are experiencing what you believe are mental health symptoms, please consult with a trained medical professional or a licensed mental health provider. We recommend consulting with a licensed behavioral health provider before trying any of the strategies mentioned in our materials. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. For information on how to find support and treatment, and hotlines for specific issues and audiences, visit Psychhub.com/hotline. If you or someone you know are having thoughts of suicide or self-harm or are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call a national 24/7 hotline. For United States residents, those are: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365 PHONE NUMBERS: Primary line: 9-8-8 Ayuda en Español: 9-8-8 TTY relay service: 7-1-1 then 9-8-8 ONLINE CHAT: 988lifeline.org/chat WEBSITE: 988lifeline.org Crisis Text Line For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365 TEXT NUMBER: US & Canada: Text HOME to 741741 UK: Text 85258 Ireland: Text 086 1800 280 WEBSITE: crisistextline.org © 2022 Psych Hub, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Speaker: Carolyn Rodriguez, MD, PhD Associate Dean for Academic Affairs • Associate Professor • Associate Chair for Inclusion and Diversity • Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences • Stanford University School of Medicine ---------- Learning objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1) Know the recommended standard of care treatment algorithm for obessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) 2) Improve their knowledge of novel therapeutics currently under investigation 3) Understand the underlying mechanisms of repetitive behaviors ---------- UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Grand Rounds presentations are for educational purposes and intended only for behavioral/mental health professionals and clinical providers.