What Triggers OCD Symptoms?
OCD is a condition that doesn’t have a cure, but the symptoms have to managed throughout one’s life. The symptoms of OCD can ebb and flow over time depending on different factors. As a cognitive science researcher with over 30 years of experience in the…
Does OCD Go Away On Its Own?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition that affects about 1-2% of the global population. Many people have a lot of misconceptions about OCD, including what help is available and whether or not it can go away on its own. As a Cognitive Science Research,…
3 Careers For Cognitive Science Majors
If you are thinking about going to college and are interested in the way the human brain thinks, then a degree in cognitive science could be for you! It is an interdisciplinary field that combines neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, linguistics, and more. But what kind of…
What Causes OCD?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a fairly common condition. In the United States, around 1 in every 100 adults has OCD. Globally, it is estimated that about 1.1% – 1.8% of the population deals with OCD. If you or someone you know struggles with this condition, you…
4 Self Care Tips For Autumn
With the busy summer season over, autumn is a great time to get into self-care routines. Colder weather and shorter days have a tendency to bring people’s moods down and have a negative effect on emotional health. However, autumn is the perfect time to relax…
What Are The Different Types Of Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a commonly misunderstood mental health condition that affects about 24 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. General symptoms of schizophrenia include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech thinking, and behavior, and inability to function as typical. Did you know that there are…
Top 3 Misconceptions About OCD
OCD is a commonly misunderstood condition. Have you or someone you know ever casually said “I’m just so OCD” while cleaning? Well, there is a lot more to OCD than obsessive cleaning. Dr. Ileana Berman is a Cognitive Science Researcher with over 30 years…
Summer Self-Care Tips
Summer is seen as a time when we are supposed to feel happy and carefree. Despite this, our emotional health struggles do not simply disappear when the weather gets warmer. With summer here, it is still important that we take steps to maintain and care…
Why Does Exercise Reduce Stress?
Most people struggle with their emotional health at some point in their lives. If we don’t take steps to care for our brain, stress can build up and eventually overwhelm us. If you have ever struggled with periods of anxiety or depression, someone may have…
Top 4 Tips for Self-Care
Staying mentally healthy is just as important as our physical health. Even if you don’t have any specific concerns, everyone can take steps to care for and maintain their emotional health. Dr. Ileana Berman is a cognitive science researcher with over thirty years of experience…
How to Help a Loved One With OCD
It is challenging to have a loved one struggle with OCD, and it can be difficult to know what you should do to help them. Their behaviors are probably frustrating to you at times, but there are things you can do to help support them. …
Different Types of OCD
The international OCD Foundation estimates that about 2 to 3 million adults in the United States have obsessive compulsive disorder. That is roughly one out of every hundred adults. It’s possible that you know someone in your own life with this condition. Did you know…
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