Woman with OCD worries obsessively

What Are the Different Types of OCD?

In the media, obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, is most often portrayed in one very particular way. We’ve all seen it– that scrupulous character in a movie, TV show, or book that washes their hands constantly and keeps everything they own in perfect, even rows. While this is one possible way for OCD to present,…

Is it Aging or a Sign of Alzheimer’s?

As frightening and frustrating as it can be, losing your edge a little bit is a natural part of aging. In the same way that you can’t manage the physical things that were easy for you when you were younger, experiencing some mild forgetfulness is just something that everyone experiences as they get older. However,…

5 Women Who Made an Impact in Mental Health

Happy Women’s History Month! In the field of psychology, a lot of the milestones and contributions you’ll hear about are from men, because for a long time women’s contributions were underrecognized and they had to fight against many biases to get their work noticed. The emphasis on the work of male psychologists, however, doesn’t mean…