Dr. Laura Van Schaick-Harman Meaningful Psychological Services

02/27/2026

Disorders Related to OCD

Disorders Related to OCD It is important to get the right diagnosis as early as possible. These other disorders are similar to OCD but are not OCD. Some people can have both OCD and one or more of these. Related Disorder How This Disorder "Looks Like" OCD

02/26/2026

What is OCD?

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and walks of life, and occurs when a person gets caught in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that trigger intensely distressing feelings....

02/25/2026

Who Gets OCD?

OCD affects adults and children of all races, ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds. At What Age Does OCD Appear? OCD can start at any time from preschool to adulthood. Although OCD... Read more »

02/24/2026

What Causes OCD?

While, we still do not know the exact cause or causes of OCD, research suggests that differences in the brain and genes of those affected may play a role.

02/24/2026

How to Help Kids Who Are Lonely

How parents can support kids who are struggling to make or keep friends. Advice about what to say to kids who are lonely and how to help.

02/22/2026

How to Help Kids Through a Friendship Breakup

Friendship breakups can be especially hard for teens and tweens. Learn how to support your child through heartbreak and healing with expert-backed advice.

02/21/2026

How do you adjust to changes in your life?

02/21/2026

“Peace begins with a smile..” -Mother Teresa

02/19/2026

"Often when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else."- Fred Rogers

02/19/2026

Love fully and show kindness to others.

02/17/2026

What Is Motivational Interviewing?

A deep dive into a unique form of therapy that helps teens change unhealthy behaviors.

02/16/2026

A Parent’s Guide to Dealing With Fortnite https://childmind.org/article/parents-guide-dealing-fortnite/