Erin Jones, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, discusses anxiety and OCD, emphasizing their prevalence and impact. Anxiety affects over 40 million adults, and OCD impacts 1 in 100 children and 1 in 40 adults. Erin explained the differences between general anxiety and OCD, noting that OCD involves obsessions and compulsions. She highlighted common signs in children, such as physical complaints and avoidance behaviors. Erin recommends exposure and response prevention therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy as effective treatments. She also addresses the importance of early intervention and the role of family support in managing these conditions.

• Introduction and Welcome (0:01)

• Getting to Know Erin (1:32)

• Understanding Anxiety and OCD (5:08)

• Identifying Signs of Anxiety and OCD in Children (7:26)

• Diagnosing and Addressing Anxiety and OCD in Children (13:40)

• First Steps for Parents to Address Anxiety and OCD (15:10)

• Effective Strategies for Managing Anxiety and OCD (18:25)

• Addressing Conflicting Advice and Stigma (26:02)

• Understanding the Causes of Anxiety and OCD (29:56)

• Balancing Personal Mental Health and Parenting (33:56)

• Addressing Comorbidities and Seeking Professional Help (34:35)

Episode Notes and Resources:

HER Circle: https://www.herhealthcollective.com/membership

Bull City Anxiety: https://www.bullcityanxiety.com/

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