International OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) Foundation

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Hope, Help for OCD

OCD Texas event tackles treatment needs in Dallas

DALLAS | Lisa Buchanan, author of “The OCD Hope Book,” and local sufferers of obsessive compulsive disorder will lead the quarterly conference of OCD TEXAS on Saturday, Feb. 19.

OCD TEXAS is a newly-formed non-profit affiliate of the International OCD Foundation, which helps individuals afflicted with OCD gain access to appropriate support and affordable treatment, raises awareness and provides education about OCD, and trains mental health professional to treat OCD.

The Feb. 19 conference at the Richardson Methodist Hospital in Richardson is titled, “OCD Treatment in Texas” and will feature speaking programs, discussions and support groups from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Kicking off the event is a panel discussion about OCD treatment featuring: Bruce Mansbridge, PhD, Intensive Treatment for OCD; Irene Tobis, PhD, In-Home Treatment for OCD; Fabian Aguire, MA, Tele-Treatment (webcam & phone); Vicki Easterling PhD, Child/Family Brief Intensive Treatment; Saharah Shrout, MA, Residential Support OCD Treatment Program; and John Hart, PhD, Weekly Outpatient Therapy for OCD.

Additional presentations include “Hope for OCD Treatment,” featuring Lisa Buchanan, author of “The OCD Hope Book” and “OCD Success Stories” from patients and families. Following the discussions will be several support groups covering a range of topics.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder affects 4 million Americans and has no cure. OCD symptoms can be successful managed with proper diagnosis and treatment, which includes therapy and medication.

“This multi-faceted event will be an eye-opening experience for people in the community to learn more OCD and the array of treatment options and support available,” said Jeff Szymanski, executive director of the International OCD Foundation. “OCD TEXAS has put together a comprehensive and accessible program that will benefit many in the region.”

The event will be held at the Richardson Methodist Hospital, Medical Plaza I, 403 W. Campbell, Richardson, Texas. For more information or to RSVP please email meeting-Dallas@ocdtexas.org. More information about the IOCDF is available at www.ocfoundation.org.