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In the Media: A Viral TikTok Claims ‘Earworms’ Aren’t Normal. Here’s What Experts Say.

Dr. Roberto Olivardia shares that fixating on a specific song is not necessarily a sign of an obsessive compulsive or attention deficit disorder.

In the Media: Instride Health Raises $26M for Virtual Pediatric Behavioral Health Platform, Inks Deal With McLean Hospital

McLean Hospital offers support to a new virtual care program that addresses gaps in anxiety and OCD treatment for kids and teens.

In the Media: The Difference Between OCD and Perfectionism

Drs. Elizabeth McIngvale and Maria G. Fraire provide the differences between obsessive compulsive disorder and perfectionism.

In the Media: Pandemic Focus on Mental Health Offers Hope for People With ‘The Invisible Monster’ – Life With OCD

Dr. Nathaniel Van Kirk speaks about the struggle to find treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder and the growth of telemedicine.

In the Media: Myths About Pedophilia OCD

Dr. Courtney Beard describes pedophilia OCD (POCD) and explains how it is different from pedophilia.

In the Media: Olympic Boxer Ginny Fuchs Fights for More Than Just Gold

“Anxiety is a huge component of OCD. The anxiety and the thoughts cause us to engage in those repetitive behaviors, and the behaviors can become destructive.” – Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale

In the Media: Returning to Normal Means Recalibrating My Brain

Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale and other experts address how COVID-19 affects people living with OCD and anxiety disorders.

In the Media: Anxiety, OCD, and ACT Therapy to Help Youth Cope Amid Pandemic and Beyond

Listen to Dr. Lisa W. Coyne discuss strategies to help children and teens deal with anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder during COVID-19.

Webinar: OCD or an Anxiety Disorder? Getting the Diagnosis Right

Join us as Jesse M. Crosby, PhD , shares what you should know about OCD and common anxiety disorders, explores the keys to their accurate diagnosis, and answers audience questions about treatment approaches.

Anxiety and OCD in Kids and Teens: A Course for Professionals

Join us for this free virtual course and hear from McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School experts as they delve into the realities of anxiety and OCD in children and teenagers, and explore the crucial role that adults play in supporting young individuals.

Webinar: Shining a Light on OCD

In this previously recorded session, Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD, LCSW, talks about the nuances and complexities of obsessive compulsive disorder, addresses advocacy in and out of the doctor’s office, and answers questions about OCD.

Staff Profile: Diane Davey, RN, MBA

Ms. Davey has been a member of the McLean community since 1985. After working in inpatient and residential programs using a cognitive-behavioral approach, she was a co-founder of the OCD Institute when it opened in 1997 as the first residential treatment program for OCD in the country. Since that...

Staff Profile: Scott L. Rauch, MD

Scott L. Rauch, MD, is president, psychiatrist in chief, and Rose-Marie and Eijk van Otterloo Chair of Psychiatry at McLean Hospital. He is also professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School as well as chair of Mass General Brigham Behavioral and Mental Health. Dr. Rauch is past president and...

Staff Profile: Jenifer M. Cullen, PhD

Jenifer M. Cullen, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with teens and adults struggling with anxiety disorders, OCD, and OCD spectrum disorders such as body dysmorphic disorder, trichotillomania and excoriation disorder. Dr. Cullen is a full-time behavioral therapist...

Staff Profile: Jane Eisen, MD

Jane Eisen, MD is clinical director of the Division of Depression and Anxiety Disorders at McLean Hospital, overseeing the integration of clinical work and research in the division. Her clinical responsibilities include her work in The Pavilion, where she evaluates and treats individuals with...

Staff Profile: Martha J. Falkenstein, PhD

Martha J. Falkenstein, PhD, is an assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the director of research for the Office of Clinical Assessment and Research (OCAR) at the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital. Her research focuses on investigating...

Staff Profile: Jacob A. Nota, PhD, ABPP

Jacob A. Nota, PhD, ABPP, engages in a program of clinical and translational research focusing on the nature and treatment of obsessive compulsive and related disorders. His specialty is in the intersection between sleep, circadian rhythms, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Nota’s research has specifically...

Staff Profile: Carol R. Hevia, PsyD

Carol R. Hevia, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist who has worked with OCD patients for 25 years. She received her first master’s degree in counselor education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completed her second master’s degree and doctorate at Florida Institute of Technology, and conducted...

Staff Profile: Rebecca Snyder, LICSW

Rebecca Snyder, LICSW, received her BA in Psychology from Brandeis University and her master’s degree from Simmons College. Her second year internship for graduate was at McLean Hospital, in the geriatric psychiatry program. Upon graduation, she worked as a social work float, providing clinical...

Staff Profile: Thea Cawley, MSW, LICSW

Thea Cawley, MSW, LICSW, earned her Master of Social Work from Boston University and has over thirty years experience in a wide range of clinical settings including residential treatment, inpatient psychiatry, school settings, and outpatient treatment. She has clinical expertise in working with...

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