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New Books From Our Treatment Experts
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Three members of OCD Chicago's Scientific Advisory Board have recently published books designed to help people with OCD and other anxiety disorders take control of their lives.
The Worrier's Guide to Overcoming Procrastination: Breaking Free from the Anxiety That Holds You Back, written by Pamela Wiegartz and Kevin Gyoerkoe, teaches readers to understand why they put off tasks and offers effective strategies for dealing with procrastination related to anxiety and perfectionism.
Mark Reinecke's book, Little Ways to Keep Calm and Carry On: Twenty Lessons for Managing Worry, Anxiety, and Fear, provides lessons based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that readers can use to relieve everyday anxiety and develop resilience.
Check out these resources by going to OCD Chicago's Books page and scrolling to the bottom. (When you access the Amazon site via this page, we receive a portion of any purchase you make.)
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Study Shows Need For More Depression Screening on College Campuses
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A number of recent reports suggest that American's colleges are failing to recognize increasing levels of depression among students.
According to one report published in the January issue of the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, about a quarter of all students who visited an on-campus health center facility were diagnosed as depressed. The lead author of the study says that by screening more students, he and his fellow researchers found that the rates of depression and suicidal thought were nearly twice as high as those found in previous studies.
The researchers concluded that more university health centers should conduct comprehensive screenings of all visitors to more accurately assess how many may be at risk of depression.
Learn more...
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Colleges Nationwide to Combat Anxiety
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National Stress Ĝut Day will be held during the week of April 17-23 on 130 campuses in 37 states. OCD Chicago is teaming up with Active Minds and Anxiety Disorders Association of America to sponsor the event, with support from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
The sixth annual event is designed to provide pre-finals stress relief and educate students about the difference between everyday anxiety and an anxiety disorder or other mental illness. It also aims to reduce the stigma around mental health disorders which can prevent students from seeking treatment. Learn more...
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New Evidence Links Genes to Depression
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Conflicting scientific studies over the last decade have left the question of whether genes help determine our susceptibility to depression up in the air. A recent study cited in Scientific Daily supports the idea that genetic factors may play a role in how we react to certain types stress, which can lead to depression.
While much additional research is needed to map an individual's genetic profile for depression, these research findings may bring scientists one step closer to being able to identify individuals who might benefit from early interventions or tailor treatments to specific individuals. Read more...
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Reminder: Family Conference In April
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| OCD Chicago, the Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois and the Tourette Syndrome Camping Organization will co-host an educational and fun Family Conference next month in Wilmette, IL.
Date: Saturday, April 2, 2011
Time: 9:30 to 3:30
Place: Wilmette Park District Community Recreation Center
Cost: $6/person (includes lunch)
Space is limited! Call 773-880-1635 for info, or sign up now...
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Sum-Sum-Summertime!
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While it may not feel like it yet, summer is just around the corner, and summertime means camp! Chances are you're already looking at your summer schedule and wondering what options are out there for kids with OCD. Families can choose from a variety of specialized overnight and day-only camps that are staffed by people with experience in working with young people who have OCD and other related disorders. Check out our listing of camps in Illinois, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Massachusetts, and Washington. Read more... |
