What is OCD?

TED-Ed: “Debunking the Myths of OCD”

This is a basic overview which identifies and explains clinical OCD and its symptoms

 

TED TALK: “It’s Okay Not to Be Okay: OCD and Mindfulness” 

Harvard student Daniel McCutchen discusses mindfulness as a way of handling OCD.

 

INTERVIEW WITH EXPERT: “Intensive OCD Treatment for Children and Adolescents by Dr. Avital Falk”

Dr. Falk discusses OCD in depth and talks about the practice of intensive treatment. If you’re looking for highlights, I would suggest watching from minutes 0 - 10 (a great intro and overview of OCD) and minutes 23-30 (details on the program that Dr. Falk runs at Weill Cornell).