Sanity x ABCT: OCD Assessment and Treatment with Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz (Episode 2)

In this second episode on OCD with Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz, internationally recognized expert on OCD, a deep dive is taken into OCD treatment techniques, the components that make treatment effective, and any new advancements in the field. Special focus is given to exposure therapy and the understanding of how habituation and inhibitory learning play roles in it. Additionally, the episode discusses the potential pitfalls of certain treatment methods when dealing with OCD specifically, and how well these treatments can be adapted to the individual's specific needs.
00:23 Introduction and Overview of OCD
00:52 Advancements in OCD Treatment
01:03 The Efficacy of Online Therapy for OCD
02:33 The Role of Exposure Therapy in OCD Treatment
04:11 The Evolution of Exposure Therapy: From Habituation to Inhibitory Learning
06:17 The Importance of Experience in OCD Treatment
06:56 Understanding the Limitations of Averages in OCD Research
14:08 The Role of Cognitive Therapy in OCD Treatment
22:23 The Importance of Managing Uncertainty in OCD Treatment
23:18 Managing Uncertainty and Anxiety
24:09 Understanding Exposure Therapy
25:20 The Role of Fear and Anxiety in OCD
26:29 The Importance of Emotional Grit
26:57 The Misconceptions of Anxiety
30:17 The Role of Uncertainty Tolerance and Decatastrophizing in OCD
35:54 Exploring Different Therapeutic Approaches
43:12 The Misuse of Exposure Therapy
45:07 Wrapping Up the Discussion