Living With OCD

Nearly every person will experience at least one diagnostic error in their lifetime. That means either a delayed diagnosis, a wrong diagnosis – or no diagnosis at all. That’s according to a report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine from 2015 on diagno ...  Show more

BMI is a quick, cheap way for doctors to estimate body fat and screen for conditions like heart disease and diabetes. But medicine has long known that BMI is problematic and unnuanced. By using it, groups of people have fallen through the cracks and conditions have been caught la ...  Show more

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the effects of and treatments for OCD.

Roger Basick and Gillian Woodward tell us about people living with persistent obsessions and compulsions. What is OCD and how does OCD affect a person’s daily life? https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/Download our app for Android at http://b ...  Show more

(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) In this episode, Madeline opens up about her experience with OCD and how it has affected her life. Bursting myths and sharing personal stories, she shines a light on the realities beyond repetitive behaviors. Dive into her journey th ...  Show more

Roger Basick and Gillian Woodward tell us about people living with persistent obsessions and compulsions. What is OCD and how does OCD affect a person’s daily life? https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/Download our app for Android at http://b ...  Show more