TOC: Trastorno obsesivo compulsivo (OCD) | Stanford

Dr. Cesar Raudel Padilla and Dr. Carolyn Rodriguez explain how to recognize the signs and symptoms of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) so you know when to seek help. If left untreated, chronic OCD symptoms can derail a person's life by affecting their ability to concentrate and causing anxiety and avoidance, making it crucial to know the signs and symptoms. Effective treatments are available, and most people living with OCD will see an improvement in their symptoms with treatment. You are not alone; don't let stigma prevent you from receiving effective care. 0:00 Introduction 0:39 What is OCD? 1:31 How do you know if you have OCD? 1:51 What are the symptoms of OCD? 4:51 Why is it important to recognize the symptoms of OCD? 5:53 How is OCD treated? 6:43 Why don't people seek help? 8:29 Key Findings Dr. Carolyn Rodriguez, MD, PhD, is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford Medicine. Resources: International OCD Foundation: https://iocdf.org/es/inicio/ Directory of resources to find providers and support groups: https://iocdf.org/find-help/ International OCD Foundation (Online OCD Conference): https://iocdf.org/programs/conferences/ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Resources for Underrepresented Communities, including the Hispanic/Latinx community): https://afsp.org/mental-health-resour... Anxiety and Depression Association of America: https://adaa.org/ Clinical Practice Review for OCD: https://adaa.org/resources-profession... American Psychiatric Association: https://psychiatry.org/patients-famil... American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/ Are you in a crisis? Call 988 or text TALK to 741741 The information in this video was accurate as of the date of publication. For informational purposes only. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local health authority or a healthcare professional. At the Stanford Center for Health Education, we believe that expanding access to engaging education has the power to change behaviors, improve health, and save lives. Stanford Center for Health Education Website: https://healtheducation.stanford.edu/ Twitter:   / stanford_che   Facebook:   / stanfordcenterforhealtheducation   LinkedIn:   / stanford-center-for-health-education   Digital Medic Website: https://digitalmedic.stanford.edu/ Twitter:   / dm_stanford   Facebook:   / digitalmedicstanford   Instagram:   / digitalmedicstanford