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		<title>Understanding OCD and How CBT Can Help</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Have you ever had a disturbing thought pop into your mind out of nowhere - and then spent several minutes or hours worrying about what it means or why you had this thought to begin with? Maybe you find yourself checking appliances, locks, texts or emails repeatedly. Perhaps you go to great lengths to avoid certain numbers, words, or situations because they just don’t feel right. Or perhaps you seek reassurance from friends, family, or Chat GPT to see if you’re a good person. If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. These are common experiences for people living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[In recent years there has been an increasing demand for mental health services in Canada. The increased awareness of the importance of mental health, reduced stigma, and modern stressors including the pandemic have increased people’s readiness to engage in psychological treatments. Although group therapy is not a new concept, there is increased access to this format of treatment as group sessions are able to effectively target a number of concerns while increasing efficiency and reducing cost. Furthermore, group treatments offer some unique benefits including meeting other people who may have shared experiences as well as opportunities for social connection. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a serious but treatable mental health condition. As the name implies, this disorder is characterized by both obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are intrusive and disturbing thoughts that one has over and over again, even though they try to stop or suppress them. Obsessions often lead to anxiety, distress, or discomfort. Compulsions are an attempt to alleviate the negative emotions brought on by the obsessions. For example, as this video explains, compulsions such as repetitive hand washing in response to a fear of contamination can take up many hours a day, and be quite debilitating.]]></description>
		
		
		
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