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H. Blair Simpson, M.D., Ph.D.
Q How is OCD Diagnosed?
A “When you diagnose OCD you look for obsessions and compulsions … that are lasting... More >
H. Blair Simpson, M.D., Ph.D.
Q What are some of the common myths about OCD?
A “… One is that OCD is not a severe disorder … in fact, OCD is a very severe disorder... More >
H. Blair Simpson, M.D., Ph.D.
Q Are there other mental illnesses associated with OCD?
A “ ...for women, depression … as many as 60% of people with OCD will have concomitant... More >
H. Blair Simpson, M.D., Ph.D.
Q What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
A “A mental illness characterized by two prominent symptoms: obsessions and... More >
H. Blair Simpson, M.D., Ph.D.
Q Is OCD an Anxiety Disorder?
A “OCD right now sits in the Anxiety Disorders [in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual... More >
H. Blair Simpson, M.D., Ph.D.
Q What kind of research is being done on OCD?
A “There is great interest in OCD these days … in really understanding how to improve... More >
H. Blair Simpson, M.D., Ph.D.
Q What are the best treatments for OCD?
A “There are two powerful treatments for OCD – one is medication and the other is... More >
H. Blair Simpson, M.D., Ph.D.
Q What Causes OCD?
A “The simple answer is that we don’t know what causes OCD … We have a lot of clues …... More >
Leslie A. Hulvershorn, M.D., M.Sc. Expert on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Q What are warning signs for or symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
A Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a lifelong psychiatric disorder... More >
Leslie A. Hulvershorn, M.D., M.Sc. Expert on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Q How is ADHD diagnosed?
A Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is diagnosed in children and... More >

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