Parents all strive to provide for their children’s basic needs. In addition, as a parent, you are probably hoping that your child is hitting their developmental milestones, learning right versus wrong, doing well in school, and building relationships with others. But what if your child…
False memory OCD, AKA Real event OCD, is one of the many different subtypes of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. People suffering from this experience a sense of doubt about their memories of specific events. They may question if they locked their house, closed their garage door, or…
No matter if you wake up in the best mood in the world or if you started your day sleeping through your alarm, spilling coffee on yourself, or sitting in traffic, the anxiety seems to creep in. The emails never stop. It feels like you…
Book Review: “Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD” by Eli R. Liebowitz, Ph.D. and a brief introduction to the SPACE program for parents A great resource for parents and caregivers of children dealing with OCD or Anxiety is called “Breaking free of child anxiety…
Dr. Broderick Leaks recently moderated a panel discussion on Mental Health concerns for the Sloan Foundation Seminar at USC Cinematic Arts. The seminar, entitled “Facing our Mental Health Crisis” addressed topics such as Chronic Stress, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Depression, Loneliness/Isolation, Suicidality, Climate Change, and…
High school athletes often experience a significant amount of mental and emotional stress. On a daily basis, they navigate busy academic schedules, social life, physical demands of sport, and the mental and emotional challenges of life as a high school athlete. Dr. Jason von…
This summer, Dr. Martin Hsia was the recipient of the 2023 Marcia Goin Volunteer Faculty Teaching Award at USC Keck School of Medicine. He has served in the role of Clinical Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences since 2020, supervising Psychiatry residents in their…
Endurance running, or long-distance running, is an excellent way to support not only one’s physical health but mental health as well. Endurance running has been shown to help people reduce anxiety, reduce depression, and boost mood. Recently, Dr. Jason von Stietz provided a 30-minute…
Although sports medicine professionals are trained to identify and treat physical injuries, they are often the first to learn of an athlete’s mental health needs. Physical therapists and athletic trainers are often the healthcare providers that most frequently meet with an athlete. Overtime, they earn…
Even for the most experienced clinician, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can be difficult to diagnose and treat effectively. At the end of September, Dr. Martin Hsia and Melissa Aristoza hosted a training for clinicians on OCD and its treatment through the Orange County Behavioral Health Training…
When we are faced with uncomfortable emotions and negative thoughts, it is normal to want to “get rid of them” or “push them away.” After all, we as human beings are not wired to sit with discomfort or distress. There still exists an “ancient” part…
Fitness trackers can be useful tools or they can be a source of anxiety. Jenny McCoy, a freelance journalist specializing in fitness, food, and human interest stories, wrote an article about fitness trackers. She was inspired by her experience with the devices, which was…