Most people have had a time when they feel high levels of stress. It might be caused by exam time, going through a divorce, moving
Author: Daniel O'Rourke, PhD
Does Cognitive Therapy Enhance Exposure Therapy?
A neat study was published recently exploring this topic. In the OCD literature, research has typically compared exposure response prevention (ERP) treatment to cognitive therapy
Exposure Lifestyle Day Five: Water
I was parked on the side of a road so my wife could breastfeed. She quickly let me know she needed water and that I
Spoiling Compulsions
OCD can be really tough to treat. On average, people don’t come to treatment for 7 years after the onset of symptoms. That’s a ton
Anxiety Shorts: The Three Houses Rule
It’s been a while since I last posted because my wife just had a baby! We’re super excited!!!!!!! Now the dust has settled, I’m going
Smartphones, Depression, and Anxiety
There is increasing concern on the effects of smartphone use on mental health. Several researchers have highlighted associated problems, including the effects upon sleep (see