Quiet Your OCD Brain | Recorded Q&A with Reid Wilson, PhD on Managing Intrusive Thoughts

In this video, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) explores practical, evidence-based strategies for managing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety and how individuals can find help and support. In this live Ask the Author webinar, ADAA member expert Reid Wilson, PhD, introduces his powerful "six-moment game," a practical approach designed to help individuals interrupt intrusive thoughts, reduce compulsive behaviors, and regain focus on what matters most. Drawing on principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and metacognitive therapy, Dr. Wilson shares actionable techniques that can be incorporated into everyday life to build resilience and increase psychological flexibility. Whether you're living with OCD, supporting a loved one, or a mental health professional seeking practical tools, this interactive discussion offers valuable insights and answers to audience questions. In this webinar, you'll learn how to: • Interrupt and challenge intrusive thoughts associated with OCD and anxiety • Shift attention away from compulsive behaviors using practical, evidence-based techniques • Apply Dr. Wilson's "six-moment game" to build resilience and reclaim your daily life • Gain strategies rooted in CBT and metacognitive therapy for long-term symptom management Learn more and find support: • Visit the ADAA webinar library: https://adaa.org/resources-news/from-... • Learn more about OCD: https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiet... • Use our Find Your Therapist tool to find support near you: https://findyourtherapist.adaa.org/ • Join ADAA's peer-to-peer community: https://adaa.org/supportgroups Subscribe to ADAA's YouTube channel:    / gotanxiety   Presenter: Reid Wilson, PhD If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis, please call or text 988, available 24/7.