Mar 2024

7m 55s

Being tidy is not the same as having OCD

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OCD often shows up in pop culture, but it’s widely misunderstood. Here are some facts about how OCD works.

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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