Have you worried that parts of your body look flawed or abnormal? Do you spend lots of time covering up these “flaws” or combating frequent thoughts about them? You may be struggling with Body Dysmorphic Disorder.

Separation anxiety can become a concern when a child’s distress around being apart feels big, constant, and hard to soothe. If intense worry continues past the early childhood years and does not improve with reassurance or time it may be time to seek help.

OCD can often taunt you with disturbing thoughts, these thoughts are not a reflection of your true desires or intentions but random noise in the mind. It’s crucial to understand that the very act of trying to suppress these thoughts can, ironically, make them more persistent.

Anxiety has many causes, from stress and life changes to genetics and past experiences. Understanding what fuels your anxiety is the first step toward calming your mind and feeling more in control.

Anxiety is more than occasional worry—it’s a persistent sense of fear or unease that can interfere with daily life and keep you stuck in “what if” thinking. The good news is that anxiety is common, understandable, and treatable with the right support and tools.

Like many disorders, OCD doesn’t just impact the person diagnosed, but the whole family too. If you are a parent of a child with OCD, SPACE treatment may be a missing piece in their journey towards recovery.

OCD is so often misunderstood. Many think of OCD as just a quirk or being extra clean, neat or organized. We have all heard the phrase “I’m SO OCD” often misused. The reality of OCD is much more complex and so much more impairing.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition marked by relentless, unwanted thoughts, which often lead to feelings of anxiety, disgust, or sensations of something being “not quite right.” Research into OCD has provided valuable insights and effective treatment options, offering hope and support to those affected.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a common mental health condition characterized by persistent, excessive worry about various aspects of life. If you find yourself constantly anticipating the worst, even when there’s no apparent reason, you may be experiencing GAD.

As back-to-school season begins, it can bring up many feelings for kids , teens and even parents. One of these feelings might be anxiety.

The timeline of OCD can be different for everyone. For some, symptoms appear in childhood; for others, they can occur at any point in their life. A common question those with OCD ask is: “will these symptoms ever go away?”

For some, hair pulling is driven by a very strong urge to pull. For others, it can happens without even realizing it. It’s called trichotillomania, or Hair Pulling Disorder. It’s a body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) that can involve pulling hair from the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, pubic area or other parts of the body that hair grows. It may look to some like “just a bad habit” on the surface, it really is much more.

Supporting someone with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be both deeply meaningful and, at times, incredibly challenging. OCD is often misunderstood. It is often reduced in popular culture to quirks about cleanliness, neatness or routines. But the reality is far more complex.

As a parent, you want to protect your child from harm and discomfort. But could your well-intentioned efforts actually be feeding your child’s anxiety and OCD?

Have you ever experienced an overwhelming fear of vomiting that impacts your daily life? You may be dealing with emetophobia. Most people dislike vomiting but don’t dwell on it unless ill. However, for some, the mere thought of throwing up triggers intense anxiety—a condition known as emetophobia.