Expert Opinions

The following articles are written by mental health professionals and researchers who are experts in OCD and OC related disorders.   



These articles are about special topics related to OCD and OC related disorders.  For more general information please visit our "About OCD" section. 

Subtypes of OCD

Co-Morbid Disorders

Medically-Related OCD

Treatment of OCD

Family Issues

Topics for Mental Health Professionals 



Subtypes of OCD

Emotional Contamination: A Lesser Known Subtype of OCD
by Carol Hevia, Psy.D.

Homosexual Obsessions: How Do I Know I'm Not Really Gay?
by Fred Penzel, Ph.D.

Intrusive Thoughts: Parents Who Think About Harming Their Children
by Fred Penzel, Ph.D.

Perfectionism: Are You Sure it Pays Off?
by Jeff Szymanski, Ph.D. 

Violent Obsessions: How I Treat OCD Killer Thoughts
by Fred Penzel, Ph.D.


Co-Morbid Disorders

Asperger's and OCD
by Fugen Neziroglu, Ph.D., ABBP, ABPP and Jill Henriksen, M.S.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Treatment
by Jennifer L. Greenberg, Psy.D. and Sabine Wilhelm, Ph.D.

Eating Disorders and OCD: Part of the Spectrum
by Fugen Neziroglu, Ph.D., ABBP, ABPP 

Tourette Syndrome and OCD: Re-Examining the Relationship
by Charles S. Mansueto, Ph.D.



Medically-Related OCD

Postpartum OCD: Beyond the Blues
by Jonathan S. Abramowitz, Ph.D., ABPP 



Treatment of OCD

Deep Brain Stimulation for Highly Treatment-Resistant OCD
by Darin Dougherty, MD and Benjamin Greenberg, MD, Ph.D.

The Role of Fear Conditioning in OCD
by Paul R. Munford, Ph.D. 

Self-Directed Treatment for OCD: The Irony of Doing the Opposite
by Paul R. Munford, Ph.D. 



Family Issues 

Couples Therapy for OCD: When OCD Becomes a Family Affair
by Jonathan S. Abramowitz, Ph.D., ABPP 

Help for Family Members
by Heidi J. Pollard, RN, MSN, and C. Alec Pollard, Ph.D.  

How to Help the Hoarder in Your Life: Some Suggestions for Family and Friends
by Renae M. Reinardy, Psy.D., LP

Living With Someone Who Has OCD: Guidelines for Family Members
by Barbara Van Noppen, Ph.D. and Michele Pato, MD 

Someone I Care About Is Not Dealing With His OCD: What Can I Do About It?
by Heidi J. Pollard, RN, MSN, and C. Alec Pollard, Ph.D.

What Can I Do to Help?
by Barbara Van Noppen, Ph.D. 

Have we forgotten the children who have a parent with OCD?: Accommodation and early intervention
by Jennifer Jencks, LICSW and Barbara Van Noppen, PhD

Topics for Mental Health Professionals

Measuring OC Symptoms: Common Tools and Techniques
by Eric A. Storch, Ph.D.