We’ve all heard someone casually say, “I’m so OCD” when referring to their love for cleanliness or organization. Pop culture often reinforces this misconception, portraying characters like Adrian Monk—meticulously neat, afraid of germs, and obsessed with order—as the face of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

But OCD is far more complex than just being tidy or hyper-organized. It’s a serious mental health condition that manifests in different ways, often causing significant distress and disruption to a person’s life. OCD involves persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that someone feels compelled to perform to relieve anxiety.

While OCD can take many forms, here are five of the most common types:

Healthcare workers play a vital role in society, providing care and support to those in need. However, the demanding nature of their profession can take a toll on mental health, leading to stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue. Many healthcare professionals also experience PTSD and trauma due to frequent exposure to life-and-death situations.

Fortunately, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to help healthcare workers manage stress effectively and build resilience. Below are five key CBT techniques that can be applied in the healthcare setting:

When we think about what affects our mental health, we often focus on major life events—losing a job, ending a relationship, or grieving a loved one. But what about the small, daily habits that go unnoticed? These seemingly minor routines can have a significant impact on your well-being. Here are three common habits that might be negatively affecting your mental health and what you can do to change them.

I’ll preface this by saying I am the self-proclaimed queen of unpopular opinions. As the Gen X mom of a young child in a sea of Millennial parents. In addition to my imaginary tiara, I bring to the table, fifteen years of work as a licensed, clinical psychologist. During this time, I’ve worked with hundreds of children and their parents on a wide range of topics, and I’ve seen first-hand that unhelpful ideas never die. Toxic beliefs we hold for our children often start from a place of love but take a wrong turn down the path our own anxieties. I’ll highlight some of the most frequent and most unhelpful ideas that I hear….