All Things Anxiety

Sexual Orientation

HOCD and Homophobia

Alegra Kastens MA on August 15, 2020

While HOCD is not denial or sexual repression, it may or may not involve homophobia.

While HOCD is not denial or sexual repression, it may or may not involve homophobia.

OCD

We Are Not All "A Little Bit OCD"

Alegra Kastens MA on April 10, 2020

Are you washing your hands more? Following CDC guidelines is not criteria for an OCD diagnosis. OCD is a disorder, and we do not all have it.

Are you washing your hands more? Following CDC guidelines is not criteria for an OCD diagnosis. OCD is a disorder, and we do not all have it.

OCD

The One Diagnosis All Therapists Should Understand

Alegra Kastens MA on February 24, 2020

Obsessive compulsive disorder is misunderstood and may deter therapists from protecting their clients.

Obsessive compulsive disorder is misunderstood and may deter therapists from protecting their clients.

OCD

5 Roadblocks to Acceptance in the Treatment of OCD

Alegra Kastens MA on December 20, 2019

Is mindfulness a difficult practice for you? It might be a lot easier after clearing up these common misconceptions.

Is mindfulness a difficult practice for you? It might be a lot easier after clearing up these common misconceptions.

OCD

OCD Does Not Lead to Terrorism

Alegra Kastens MA on August 29, 2019

In the wake of the recent mass shootings, mental illness has become a scapegoat for terrorists with access to guns.

In the wake of the recent mass shootings, mental illness has become a scapegoat for terrorists with access to guns.