Dermatologists are often the first to treat the medical consequences of body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) such as hair pulling, skin picking, and others. BFRBs are still under-recognized, and the effectiveness of treatments is known only in limited circles.
Patients exhibit varied presentations of BFRBs and repeatedly engage in these despite the physical and functional impairments.
Dermatologists are uniquely […]
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Taking steps towards increased awareness for OCD and related disorders.
Please join us at the annual OCD walk, sponsored by OCD SF Bay Area, where Joan Davidson serves on the Board of Directors.
The One Million Steps for OCD Walk provides a supportive community, increases awareness, and […]
The SFBACCT celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020! Due […]
What are October OCD Awareness events all about?
OCD Awareness Week was launched by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) to serve as an annual occasion when “community groups, service organizations, and clinics across the US and around the world celebrate throughout the week with events such as educational lecture series, OCD-inspired art exhibits, grassroots […]
Dr. Joan Davidson
Your ERP Questions Answered: Part 2
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February 9, 2019
Striving to do well is a positive attribute as long as there are no negative consequences for doing so. A healthy desire to excel and achieve high standards is one thing. Perfectionism, though, can be problematic if you evaluate yourself based on self-imposed, highly demanding standards, especially in areas of life that are important to […]
Many people feel hopeful after reading about OCD and learning that treatment may help them. At the same time, as they learn about what exposure and response prevention (ERP) entails, they often feel caught between a rock and a hard place. As awful as OCD is, therapy that involves facing your worst fears may also […]
Daring to challenge OCD: Overcome your fear of treatment & take control of your life using exposure & response prevention.
2014 New Harbinger.
By Dr. Joan Davidson 
If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you may suffer from obsessive thoughts and anxiety, and use compulsions to alleviate your […]
The Transdiagnostic road map to case formulation and treatment planning: Practical guidance for clinical decision making.
2014 New Harbinger.
By Dr. Joan Davidson
Transdiagnostic treatment is the future of psychology.
Mounting evidence shows that moving beyond treatment protocols that focus on a singular diagnosis and toward transdiagnostic approaches […]
Uncertainty can feel uncomfortable, very uncomfortable. It can feel frightening and even dangerous. We can’t avoid it, although we often try. Yet, when we learn to work with it and even embrace it, (yes, embrace it!), we can be more open, curious, and free from the struggle of trying to control it.
Uncertainty is a word […]