On today’s episode, we are joined by Hannah Conner to discuss obsessive compulsive disorder or OCD. Hannah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, mental performance & recovery coach, guest lecturer, group facilitator, and creative. Her professional experience includes working in community-based substance misuse treatment, in private practice settings with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions, as well as a part of The United States Olympic & Paralympic Mental Health Registry that provides mental health support and collaborative care to athletes preparing for and competing in the games. Hannah is a recreational athlete, endurance athlete, and on her own recovery journey from body dysmorphia and obsessive compulsive disorder. Tune in to hear:
How society and the media misrepresent OCD
Hannah shares her personal experience of getting a diagnosis of OCD in her late 20s
An overview of OCD and its complexities
Hannah discusses treatment for OCD and what has been helpful for her throughout her recovery
How we can advocate for OCD and how to support someone living with OCD
Instagram: @head_health_with_hannah
https://www.katie-bellamy.com/about-hannah
Resources: https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/a-quick-guide-to-some-common-ocd-subtypes
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Love, Jules & Ang
