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Jason Adams

Healing Hurts: Why Mental Health Treatment Might Not Feel Good (at first)

My wife recently twisted her knee while cleaning and organizing. Thankfully, the injury isn't too serious, and she's already well on her...

Jason Adams

An Open Letter to John Mac Ghlionn: What Could Have Been...or Still Could Be?

To Mr. John Mac Ghlionn, I'm writing in response to your recent publication in the New York Post, entitled "OCD is increasingly the...

Jason Adams

Closing The Loop, Part 1: 'Let's Talk' Is Not Enough

It's important to talk about mental health. In fact, it's essential. The deceptively powerful act of talking holds numerous benefits;...

Jason Adams

OCDad: A Year in Review

A year has come and gone, and OCDad: Learning to Be a Parent with a Mental Health Disorder is standing strong. I can still remember...

Jason Adams

Anxious Parenting Practicalities Part 9: How bad is it? OCD and Self-Assessment

I suffered from OCD symptoms for years without recognizing them as OCD symptoms. I imagine many people can relate. In hindsight, I can...

Jason Adams

Parental Instincts and OCD: Friends or foes?

Instincts and obsessions: is there a difference? I received a diagnosis of OCD for the first time when my boys were just over two months...