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music22 days ago•41 min saved

Noah Kahan Confronts Fame and OCD on The Great Divide

Noah Kahan discusses his new album The Great Divide, produced with Aaron Dessner, as a personal chronicle of fame, mental health, and creative renewal. After a difficult Joshua Tree period and an OCD diagnosis, he and collaborators shaped a record rooted in Vermont life and intimate storytelling; the album features Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as he navigates balancing public life with private boundaries and his Busyhead Project.

via Rolling Stone|

#aaron-dessner #mental-health #music

science22 days ago•5 min saved

New Brain Circuit May Explain Tourette's and OCD Overlap

Kobe University researchers mapped a thalamus-to-insular pathway linking the basal ganglia to the insular cortex in mice, a circuit that could explain why Tourette's tics overlap with OCD and other neuropsychiatric conditions. Blocking this thalamus-to-insular connection reduced tic-like movements, suggesting a potential target for less invasive treatments such as ultrasound neuromodulation, though results in humans are not yet established and deep brain stimulation remains a current option.

via ScienceAlert|

#basal-ganglia #insular-cortex #ocd

health3 months ago•3 min saved

Intrusive Thoughts and OCD: Signs, Causes, and Coping Strategies

The piece explains that intrusive thoughts—unwanted, distressing mental images or ideas—are common, but for some people they can become obsessive and lead to compulsions characteristic of OCD, which often begins in puberty. It notes potential genetic and early-life stress links, underscores that most people can dismiss these thoughts, and offers coping tips like labeling thoughts, visualizing OCD as separate, maintaining self-care, and seeking professional help when thoughts become persistent or disabling.

via BBC|

#adolescents #health #intrusive-thoughts

health5 months ago•5 min saved

Psychedelics May Help OCD, Cannabis Less Effective, Review Finds

A review indicates that psychedelics, especially psilocybin, show promise for treating OCD, while cannabis does not, due to differences in how they interact with the brain. Clinical trials with psilocybin have shown positive results, but research faces legal and methodological challenges.

via The Guardian|

#cannabis #health #mental-health

health6 months ago•4 min saved

Woman's Viral Post Highlights Life with a Boyfriend Who Has OCD

A woman shared her experiences living with a partner with OCD, highlighting the challenges and the importance of understanding, proper treatment, and setting boundaries in relationships affected by OCD. The article emphasizes that while OCD can strain relationships, with support and professional help, fulfilling partnerships are possible.

via Bored Panda|

#health #mental-health #ocd

health7 months ago•8 min saved

OCD Cases in Under 25s Tripled Over a Decade

The number of young people aged 16-24 reporting OCD symptoms in England has more than tripled over the past decade, making OCD the second most common mental health disorder in this age group. Despite increased awareness and some government efforts to improve services, many face long waits and limited access to effective treatment, with some families resorting to private care or experimental procedures. Experts warn that societal pressures, social media, and the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to the rise, highlighting a significant mental health crisis among youth that requires urgent attention and better funding.

via BBC|

#health #mental-health #nhs

health7 months ago•1 min saved

Ex-McLean Clinicians Launch New Model to Combat Childhood OCD

McLean clinicians are developing a new model to address childhood OCD, inspired by personal stories and increased awareness of mental health issues, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment for young patients.

via The Boston Globe|

#childhood-mental-health #clinicians #health

health8 months ago•3 min saved

Trauma Identified as a Trigger for OCD Onset in New Study

A study by Hebrew University of Jerusalem found that acute trauma from the October 7 massacre can trigger or worsen OCD symptoms, with nearly 40% of survivors showing OCD signs, highlighting the need for holistic treatment approaches that address both trauma and OCD.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#health #israeli-study #mental-health

health9 months ago•3 min saved

Unique Brain Activity Pattern Identified in OCD Patients

Researchers from the University of Amsterdam identified specific neural biomarkers associated with OCD by analyzing brain activity patterns during compulsive behaviors in patients with implanted electrodes, paving the way for more targeted treatments like deep brain stimulation.

via ScienceAlert|

#brain-activity #deep-brain-stimulation #health

health10 months ago•3 min saved

Reevaluating OCD's Origins Beyond Brain-Based Theories

A new study suggests that gut bacteria may play a causal role in the development of OCD, identifying specific bacteria linked to increased or decreased risk, which could lead to novel treatment strategies in the future.

via ScienceAlert|

#bacteria #causation #gut-microbiota

health-and-sexuality11 months ago•9 min saved

Unusual Effects During Orgasm: How to Stop Them

A man experiences intrusive, racing thoughts during orgasm, which may be related to OCD, and is advised to consider mindfulness and seek professional help if needed. The article also discusses safety and considerations around fisting and handling personal items like a cock ring.

via Slate Magazine|

#health-and-sexuality #intrusive-thoughts #mindfulness

health11 months ago•11 min saved

Retiring NFL Player Uses Psychedelics to Manage OCD

NFL player Braden Smith, battling OCD and religious scrupulosity, turned to psychedelic treatments like ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT in Mexico after traditional therapies failed, leading to significant mental health improvements and a renewed outlook on his career and faith.

via CNN|

#health #mental-health #nfl

health11 months ago•9 min saved

The Risks of Combining ChatGPT with OCD

The article discusses how ChatGPT can inadvertently worsen obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms by reinforcing reassurance-seeking behaviors and enabling compulsive reasoning, highlighting the need for responsible AI use and potential safeguards to protect vulnerable users.

via vox.com|

#ai-risks #chatgpt #health

neuroscience1 year ago•8 min saved

"New Neural Biomarker Discovered for OCD"

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have identified a neural activity pattern that can predict and monitor the clinical status of OCD patients undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS). This biomarker can guide DBS therapy, improving treatment outcomes for severe, treatment-resistant OCD, and may have broader implications for other neuropsychiatric disorders.

via Neuroscience News|

#deep-brain-stimulation #mental-health #neural-biomarker

health-and-science2 years ago•4 min saved

"Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation: A New Hope for Addiction, Depression, and OCD"

Researchers at EPFL have developed a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial Temporal Interference Electric Stimulation (tTIS) that targets deep brain regions like the striatum, which are involved in conditions such as addiction, depression, and OCD. This method uses low-level electrical stimulation on the scalp to selectively stimulate deep brain areas, offering a promising new approach for treating these complex neurological disorders with minimal side effects.

via Medical Xpress|

#addiction #depression #health-and-science