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OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) is a mental health condition that causes a range of symptoms, including anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and repetitive compulsions and rituals. It can be hard to deal with, especially as someone highly committed to their work and schooling. It can often feel like OCD gets in the way of you living to your full potential.
That’s where we come in. At Cambridge Mental Health, we offer intense outpatient programs specifically for people suffering from OCD and related disorders. Our science-backed methods incorporate a mix of medication management and therapies, helping you to overcome the worst of the symptoms and live a more fulfilling life – one where you can achieve your full potential.
About OCD And Related Disorders
Here, we will go into OCD and related disorders that we can treat.
OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a mental health condition that causes intrusive thoughts and images. It also causes urges related to anxiety. For example, a person with OCD may feel like they need to perform a specific ritual (like switching a light on and off). In many cases, these symptoms of OCD are time-consuming and anxiety-inducing, causing significant distress to the individual.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health condition where people scrutinize over their appearance far more than anyone else usually would. They will pick out flaws that others cannot realistically perceive. This can lead to habits such as mirror checking, skin picking, and spending excessive time on their appearance, which can interrupt their daily life, including attending school or work.
Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a specific mental health condition that causes a person to compulsively pluck their hair out. This may be the hair from their head, eyebrows, eyelashes, or anywhere else on the body that has hair. It can be particularly distressing as it can cause serious hair loss, which is immediately visible to others.
Skin Picking Disorder
Skin picking disorder, also known as dermatillomania, is a mental health disorder that causes a person to pick at their own skin. It’s a compulsive urge that they cannot control without medical treatment.
Hoarding Disorder
Another disorder related to OCD is hoarding disorder. This occurs when an individual accumulates a large number of personal items and stores them in their home. They feel unable to part with these possessions.
Chronic Tic Disorder
Chronic tic disorder is characterized by a person experiencing involuntary tics. These may include movements or vocal tics (for example, making sounds unintentionally).
Olfactory Reference Syndrome
Olfactory reference syndrome is a unique type of psychiatric condition in which a person vehemently believes they emit an unpleasant body odor when, in fact, they do not.
Tourette Syndrome
Tourette syndrome is a neurological condition that causes uncontrollable movements and vocal tics. It is often a lifelong disorder, but treatment can help manage the symptoms.
As you can see, we treat a variety of OCD and related disorders. If you have one of the disorders listed here and would like to receive evidence-based treatment, please contact us. We also help with other types of mental health conditions like anxiety disorders and depression.
Treating OCD and Related Disorders: How We Help
Here is how we can help with obsessive compulsive disorder OCD and related disorders.
Therapies
We offer a range of therapeutic services as part of our comprehensive treatment. That includes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, individual counseling sessions, group therapy, and family therapy.
Medication Management
Another part of our OCD treatment is medication management. Many medications can help people deal with compulsive behaviors, such as SSRIs.
Personalized Plans
Whether you have obsessive compulsive disorder OCD, body dysmorphic disorder, or another related disorder, we will provide a tailored treatment plan suited to you and your exact needs.
Excellent Medical Staff
Our team includes psychiatrists who are highly trained and able to handle and treat OCD and related disorders. With us, you will be in safe and experienced hands, giving you a better chance of overcoming your mental health problems.
Do You Need Our OCD Treatment?
Are you unsure whether you need our clinical services? Here is how to know for sure.
OCD is Impacting Your Life
If your repetitive behaviors are impacting your life – perhaps stopping you from working to the best of your ability at Massachusetts General Hospital, for example – then it is definitely time to seek help.
OCD Causes Distressing Symptoms
If your OCD is causing distressing symptoms, reach out for help, as our practice focuses on evidence-based treatments that manage those symptoms.
Treat Your Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with Cambridge Mental Health
Our psychiatric day treatment* program is made for young adults and anyone older who struggles with OCD or a related disorder. We are here for individuals studying at Harvard Medical School, those working at Massachusetts General Hospital, or any other professional or individual who needs assistance with managing their symptoms. Our renowned clinicians have deep expertise, which means they deliver excellent patient care that genuinely makes a difference. Get in touch to get started today.