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Renewed Freedom Foundation for Rapid Anxiety & OCD ReliefPresents USC-Keck School of Medicine OCD & Related Disorders Genetic Study The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the USC School of Medicine has launched a major study to identify the genetic causes of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Related Disorders. WHO? Anyone ages 7 and up with symptoms or a diagnosis of OCD and related disorders are welcomed to participate. WHAT? Participation involves completion of an interview along with the a one time donation of a small blood sample. WHERE? Renewed Freedom Center 1849 Sawtelle Blvd. Ste. 543 Los Angeles, CA 90025 WHEN? Oct. 25, 2015 @ 11am – 3pm, RSVP By: Oct 16th, 2015 @ info@renewedfreedomcenter.com or 310-268-1888 WHY? Research has shown that genes can make some people more likely than others to develop Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Related Disorders (Hoarding Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hair Pulling Disorder/Trichotillomania, and Skin Picking Disorder/Excoriation Disorder). Teams of researchers at the University of Southern California and other collaborating research sites are trying to find these genes. Once these genes are identified, new and improved treatments may be developed. Presenters! Dr. Barbara Van Noppen-“The Role of the Family in OCD” & Dr. Jenny C. Yip-“Pediatric OCD: Treatment & Effects on School |
| OCD is characterized by obsessions which are unwanted thoughts, images and impulses that “pop” into a person’s mind, generate anxiety and lead to compulsions that are actions aimed to reduce the distress generated by the obsessions.
Hoarding Disorder is characterized by excessively saving items that others may view as worthless and have persistent difficulty getting rid of or parting with possessions, leading to clutter that disrupts an ability to use living or work spaces. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is characterized by thoughts about real or perceived flaws for hours each day that may cause severe emotional distress and interfere with daily functioning. Trichotillomania is a disorder that involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out hair from the scalp, eyebrows or other areas of the body, despite trying to stop. Excoriation Disorder (skin picking disorder, SPD) is characterized by repetitive touching, rubbing, scratching, picking, or digging into the skin, often in an attempt to remove small irregularities or perceived imperfections. |
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For more information regarding the study, please visit keck.usc.edu/pgc-ocd or contact them at cgp@usc.edu. (All inquiries are confidential) |
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