More From Chris Trondsen

A Personal Journey to Recovery and Effective Treatment with Chris Trondsen   Chris Trondsen spent an afternoon with us sharing his experience living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), depression and suicide. He shares his inspirational story about finding effective care and rebuilding his life...

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Anonymous Online Survey: Perceptions of Deep Brain Stimulation for Severe OCD in Adolescents

Anonymous Online Survey: Perceptions of Deep Brain Stimulation for Severe OCD in Adolescents Baylor College of Medicine is recruiting participants for a study that explores people’s thoughts and feelings about the use of deep brain stimulation for severe OCD in adolescents. Baylor College of Medication is seeking: — Adults (aged...

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Four Things I Wish I Had Known Before Beginning ERP

by Christina Hunter  I distinctly remember studying mental health in my 8th grade Health class, and watching a video on a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) known as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I was transfixed by the intensity and bravery that the therapy required. I remember watching the...

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Improving Care for Veterans with OCD

Melinda A. Stanley, PhD;a,-b, c Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD; a,b,d  Veronica Siffert, LCSW,e Terri  L. Barrera, PhD;a, b,-c aHouston VA HSR&D Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center b Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine c VA South Central Mental...

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‘This is My Brave’ awareness event uses arts, testimonials to break stigma of mental illness, The CW 39 Houston

Dr. Liz McIngvale talks with Morning Dose about an upcoming event, “This is My Brave,” which uses testimonials and the creative arts to encourage those suffering from mental illness to come forward with their stories as a form of healing. The organization is run by individuals dealing with various types...

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