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I’ve been handed a surprising number of armchair diagnoses by people close to me. Where did this entitlement come from?

IN FOCUS: The post-therapy-speak era has given people the license to comment on other people’s mental health, and even hand out amateur and unqualified diagnoses. Ellie Muir speaks to psychologists about why this phenomenon could be dangerous

The Independent UK · Oct 1

A Prescribing Error Swapped an OCD Drug for a Fertility Pill, and the Patient Says Her Symptoms Eased

A woman with OCD was mistakenly given clomiphene, a fertility drug, instead of clomipramine. She reported relief, raising questions about hormones.

Medical Daily · Oct 1

Half of new parents have unwanted, intrusive thoughts of harming their infants. Research suggests most aren’t dangerous.

Imagine you are standing near the railing of a seventh-floor balcony with your infant in your arms when a sudden thought crosses your mind: you could drop your baby over the edge. How does that make you feel? What are you likely to do?

The Conversation · Sep 23

Friend Group Tells Woman With OCD She’s No Longer Welcome, Her Boyfriend Absolutely Loses It

OCD can cause intense fears and thoughts that other people may struggle to understand, and sometimes those fears can start affecting those around them too. One woman found herself in that position when a friend with OCD decided she was “contaminated” and began treating her like a genuine health risk…

Bored Panda · Aug 17

‘The Big Bang Theory’ Star Jim Parsons Reveals The Steep Personal Price He Paid For Fame

“I wouldn't do that again and for any amount of money,” Parsons said about his ‘The Big Bang Theory’ days.

Bored Panda · Jul 17

Psychology explains why Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) feels so real - and why intrusive thoughts can be incredibly difficult to ignore

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that feel real. The brain processes uncertainty and threats differently in individuals with OCD. Compulsions offer temporary anxiety relief, reinforcing the cycle of the disorder. Intolerance of uncertainty significantly contributes to obsessive thinking patterns. Effective treatments like ERP and SSRIs can…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Natalie Imbruglia hails ADHD as her ‘superpower’ after opening up about midlife diagnosis

The singer has spoken about receiving ADHD and OCD diagnoses in midlife, while also discussing the impact of perimenopause and reflecting on her experiences with IVF and solo motherhood.

BANG Premier · Jul 13

What’s the difference between intrusive thoughts and suicidal thoughts?

We have thousands of spontaneous thoughts a day. Most of them are mundane, such as “Where did I leave my car keys?”

The Conversation · Jun 9

How Howie Mandel turned a panic attack into a mental health movement and helped build a company now worth hundreds of millions

Howie Mandel did a campaign with NOCD, a telehealth app to help spread awareness of OCD. Out of that campaign, Billy Bob Thornton and "celebrity galore" reached out.

Fortune · Jun 7

Fans Have A Lot To Say After Howie Mandel Took Extreme Measures When Meeting Adult Star Sophie Rain

“Bro treated a handshake like a hazardous materials transfer.”

Bored Panda · Jun 1