July 9, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
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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
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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
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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…

July 6, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
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25 Genes Transforming OCD Understanding: A Landmark Study

25 Genes Transforming OCD Understanding: A Landmark Study Introduction: Genetics, Breakthroughs, and My Clinical Heart In May 2025, the world of psychiatry felt an earthquake of hope. Researchers announced that they had identified approximately 30…

July 5, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
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5 Key Insights on OCD Recovery Isn’t Linear from CBT

5 Key Insights on OCD Recovery Isn’t Linear from CBT Introduction: The Myth of Linear OCD Recovery If you’re reading this, I imagine you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or terrified that your therapy isn’t working. Can…

July 1, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
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Y-BOCS Scale: 7 Inspiring Insights for OCD Treatment

Y-BOCS Scale: 7 Inspiring Insights for OCD Treatment Understanding OCD: A Brief Overview Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. As someone who has worked extensively with…

June 27, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
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Nervous Tics: 7 Hidden Insights on Symptoms and Treatments

Nervous Tics: 7 Hidden Insights on Symptoms and Treatments Do you often notice sudden, repetitive movements or sounds that feel impossible to control? These involuntary behaviours, known as nervous tics, can be bewildering and sometimes…

June 26, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
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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…

June 25, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
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Postpartum OCD: Essential Insights for New Mums in 2025

Postpartum OCD: Essential Insights for New Mums in 2025 Postpartum OCD affects nearly a quarter of new mothers, yet many people still don't understand this mental health challenge during early parenthood. New mothers face a…

June 24, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
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TMS for OCD: 10 Promising Reasons and Clinical Outcomes

TMS for OCD: 10 Promising Reasons and Clinical Outcomes Good news for millions of people battling Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - traditional treatments help about 70% of patients get better. TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) has become…