July 9, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
in MENTAL HEALTH, NEWS, OCD
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11 Changes in OCD Treatment: From Misconceptions to Therapy

11 Changes in OCD Treatment: From Misconceptions to Therapy Introduction – A Story from My Clinic You won’t believe this, but just last week a client sat in my therapy room and whispered, “Federico, I…

July 8, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
in MENTAL HEALTH, NERVOUS SYSTEM, NEUROSCIENCE, NEWS, OCD
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OCD Research and Treatment: 5 Promising UK Trials

OCD Research and Treatment: 5 Promising UK Trials Introduction: A Story of Hope I’ll never forget Sean. He was one of my clients here in Edinburgh. He walked into my therapy room carrying a sense…

July 7, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
in MENTAL HEALTH, NEUROSCIENCE, NEWS, OCD
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5 Lesser-Known Forms of OCD You Should Know About

5 Lesser-Known Forms of OCD You Should Know About 5 Lesser-Known Forms of OCD: Let Me Tell You a Story You won't believe this, but a few months ago, I was working with a client…

June 26, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
in MENTAL HEALTH, NERVOUS SYSTEM, NEUROSCIENCE, NEWS, OCD
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Hypervigilance vs Hyperawareness: 7 Critical Differences

Hypervigilance vs Hyperawareness: 7 Critical Differences Everyday situations can become overwhelming challenges when you live in a constant state of high alertness. Hypervigilance puts you in a state of heightened alertness, where you constantly scan…

March 18, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
in BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER, HOARDING DISORDER, MENTAL HEALTH, NEWS, OCD
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7 Key Insights on OCD and Related Disorders from a Therapist

7 Key Insights on OCD and Related Disorders from a Therapist Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and its related conditions are among the most misunderstood and stigmatised mental health issues. These disorders manifest in various ways and…

January 18, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
in COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY, MENTAL HEALTH, NEWS
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7 Ways CBT in Edinburgh Can Enhance Your Mental Health

7 Ways CBT in Edinburgh Can Enhance Your Mental Health Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers personalised mental health treatment suited to your individual needs. Learn what CBT is, its benefits, and what you can expect…

Exploring the Recent Rise of Social Anxiety Disorder

November 21, 2024
by Federico Ferrarese
in MENTAL HEALTH, NEWS, SELF-BLAME
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How Self-Blame Fuels Rumination and Affects Mental Health

How Self-Blame Fuels Rumination and Affects Mental Health Have you ever caught yourself replaying past mistakes over and over, convinced that everything was your fault? Self-blame is more than taking responsibility—it is a complex…

November 8, 2024
by Federico Ferrarese
in MENTAL HEALTH, NEWS
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How Personal Differences Impact Mental Health

How Personal Differences Impact Mental Health Mental health is a complex and multifaceted aspect of human well-being that can be profoundly impacted by individual differences. The way people perceive, interpret, and respond to their experiences…

May 6, 2024
by Federico Ferrarese
in COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY, MENTAL HEALTH, NEWS
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Federico Ferrarese: A CBT Therapist in Edinburgh

Federico Ferrarese: A CBT Therapist in Edinburgh The journey towards mental well-being is a profoundly personal one, fraught with challenges and obstacles. In Edinburgh, Federico Ferrarese stands as a guiding light for those seeking to…