COVID began infecting people in the United States earlier this year. As a result, we have seen many changes to the way that we have been living our lives, learning…
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We’ve heard it time and again that “change is hard” but why is this the case? Humans have a basic drive to seek safety and predictability. Uncertainty in any form…
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold standard treatment for OCD and Anxiety disorders and is typically conducted via in-person sessions. During ERP, patients are gradually exposed to their…
I have been always fascinated by American culture. Since I am a foreigner, I always considered the American culture as powerful because I always perceived it as a big “container”…
Being a kid is very tough in today’s world, especially given the current circumstances. Aside from a global pandemic, life still continues. A child must navigate through life while dealing…
During these times of uncertainty and constant changes, it is important as health care professionals to not only consider our patient’s cultural differences during treatment but be aware of cultural…
For children, illness-related obsessions and the resulting compulsions are distressing enough on an average day. Add to the mix an international quarantine and constant public discussion of a dangerous virus,…
Anxiety amid COVID-19 is common. Public events have been cancelled, businesses are closing, people are engaging in panic buying of necessities, and there is a lot of uncertainty. Can you…
How does one go about correctly diagnosing a patient who presents with preoccupations about their health? There are many different diagnoses that these symptoms could fall under, including a physical…
My colleagues have already mentioned various aspects of self-harm, but self-harm can also be more generalized. Activities or thoughts that do not allow us to engage in self-care could be…
