Sanity x ABCT: OCD Assessment and Treatment with Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz (Episode 1)

In this episode of the Sanity Podcast, Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz, an internationally recognized expert on OCD and anxiety returns to discuss the complexities of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or OCD. The discussion also focuses on the importance and challenges of accurately diagnosing OCD using various measures. Dr. Abramowitz shares insights on multiple subtypes of OCD, highlighting the role of obsession, compulsion, and distress in its manifestation. The key commonalities among different types of OCD, the cultural aspects, and the broader criteria for diagnosing and measuring its severity are among the topics discussed. This understanding forms the foundation for more effective treatment strategies, which will be discussed in the next episode.
00:23 Introduction and Guest Presentation
01:40 Understanding OCD: Definition and Differences
06:00 Exploring the Nuances of OCD
06:22 Questioning the Naming of OCD
08:40 Comparing OCD with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
10:46 Understanding the Mechanisms of Discomfort in OCD
13:30 Exploring Different Types of OCD
16:44 The Importance of Cultural and Personal Relevance in OCD
20:06 Understanding the Nature of OCD
20:11 The Fear and Uncertainty in OCD
20:44 The Impact of OCD on Life
21:34 OCD and Sexual Orientation
22:35 Common Thoughts and OCD
22:41 Living with OCD: A Personal Perspective
23:37 The Difference between Normal Thoughts and OCD
24:01 Understanding the Components of OCD
25:27 Diagnosing OCD: Recommendations and Techniques
25:42 The Role of Clinical Interviews in Diagnosing OCD
26:28 The Use of OCD Measures in Diagnosis
30:40 The Limitations of OCD Measures
34:58 Understanding Hoarding and Its Relation to OCD
36:09 The Development of OCD Measures

[@ariasj5MSU]

I listened to Sanity x ABCT's first episode, OCD Assessment and Treatment with Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz. I originally listened to it on Spotify, but decided to leave a review here on KZbin. I found the discussion on what OCD is, the different kinds of OCD, and where the name comes from incredibly fascinating. There's a lot of stigma surrounding this particular disorder, so it's really informative that Dr. Abramowitz discussed what defines an obsession and a compulsion, and gave specific examples of the different ways they can present. I also really appreciated that Dr. Abramowitz talked about the different factors that distinguish OCD from other anxiety disorders, like GAD. This is a fantastic episode to listen to if you have an interest in clinical psychology, and more specifically, OCD!

[@AmberAstalos]

After being given an assignment to listen to the following podcast, I listened to SanityxABCT: OCD Assessment and Treatment with Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz (Episode 1) through the KZbin channel. As a listener deeply interested in psychology and mental health, I found this podcast episode to be both enlightening and engaging. Something that stuck out to me while listening was Dr. Abramowitz's emphasis on evidence-based treatments for OCD. He discusses the importance of utilizing exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, highlighting its effectiveness in helping individuals manage their symptoms and regain control of their lives. Dr. Abramowitz also addresses common misconceptions surrounding OCD and offers valuable insights into the stigma often associated with the disorder. This episode can definitely be used as a helping tool due to the explanation of the disorder, how it affects one diagnosed, and how it can be assessed and treated.