Understanding and Treating OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects 1–3% of the population and is ranked among the top 10 causes of functional disability. Cognitive-behavioral approaches to understanding OCD, however, have led to the development of effective psychological interventions. In this webinar Dr. Abramowitz examines the often-confusing symptoms of OCD, before turning to contemporary cognitive-behavioral models of how these symptoms are maintained. Dr. Abramowitz also presents current psychological interventions and the evidence for their effectiveness.

Jonathan Abramowitz, PhD, is a Professor and Clinical Psychologist in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research and clinical work focuses on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders and he has authored over 300 scientific publications and 15 books. He was a member of the anxiety disorders committee for the text revision of the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and served as President of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (2014–2015). He is currently Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders. In addition to teaching and research, he maintains a clinical practice in Chapel Hill, NC, specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders.