Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common mental health condition where people experience recurring and unwanted thoughts, sensations, or ideas. Those who struggle with OCD act out in compulsive ways to feel a sense of order and control. OCD affects 1% to 3% of the global population, and it’s the fourth most common mental health disorder. Often, those with OCD feel compelled to…
Related Posts
Managing Stress in a Busy, Demanding World
By Elizabeth Dosoretz, Founder, CEO, & LCSW at Elite DNA Behavioral Health Stress is a part of life. It’s common to worry over work, finances, relationships, or life itself. But over time, constant stress can take a significant toll on the body and mind. April is Stress Awareness Month, which encourages us to pause and reflect on how stress affects our daily lives. It’s important to
PTSD Triggers: Common Examples and How to Manage Them
This month is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding and encouraging conversations about PTSD. While most people have heard of PTSD, there are still many misconceptions about what it is, how it develops, and how it affects those living with it. What is PTSD PTSD can develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening or traumatic event. These events
Resources & Support During National Suicide Prevention Month
September is national suicide prevention month, a time dedicated to raising awareness of suicide warning signs, reducing the stigma surrounding suicide prevention, and guiding people to effective treatment options for preventing suicide. Suicide awareness can often be a challenging point of discussion — but by opening the dialogue, providing resources, and offering support for suicidal