It’s Never Time to “be OCD”: Now is a Time for Increased Empathy and Flexibility

Response to Wall Street Journal Opinion by Elias Aboujaoude, M.D., on March 31, 2020 It’s Never Time to “be OCD”: Now is a Time for Increased Empathy and Flexibility Submitted by Angela Smith, Ph.D. & Emily Anderson, Ph.D. McLean OCD Institute // Houston April 8, 2020 As Clinical Psychologists specializing...

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Dr. Liz gives tips for mentally preparing for a storm

  ORIGINALLY POSTED ON CW39 6:48 PM, JULY 29, 2019, BY WEB STAFF, UPDATED AT 06:54PM, JULY 29, 2019 Most residents know how to prepare for a major storm — emergency kits, water, flash light and more. Visit Hope After Harvey for more resources and information.

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‘This is My Brave’ awareness event uses arts, testimonials to break stigma of mental illness, The CW 39 Houston

Dr. Liz McIngvale talks with Morning Dose about an upcoming event, “This is My Brave,” which uses testimonials and the creative arts to encourage those suffering from mental illness to come forward with their stories as a form of healing. The organization is run by individuals dealing with various types...

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Biohaven’s OCD Clinical Trial Reported by Ivanhoe News Featured on KPRC 2 News “Today” March 7, 2019

  The drug candidate, BHV-4157, is in clinical trials at Baylor College of Medicine at 50+ centers nationwide.  Thanks to Ivanhoe producer Donna Parker, for interviewing Elizabeth McIngvale, Ph.D., an OCD patient and Baylor psychologist; and Eric Storch, Ph.D., Baylor investigator.  Thanks to  KPRC 2 News medical reporter Haley Hernandez...

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Bringing an OCD Training Program to Karachi, Pakistan

Bringing an OCD Training Program to Karachi, Pakistan   In June of 2018, the idea was born to bring an OCD training program to the Recovery House in Karachi, Pakistan. Shaheen Ahmed, who works closely with the Recovery House, built the connection between the rehabilitation institute in Karachi and the International OCD Foundation. Being from Pakistan herself, Ms. Ahmed...

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TIME Magazine’s 50 Most Influential People in Health Care for 2018, Congratulations Dr. Kvale and Dr. Hansen

The Bergen 4-Day OCD Treatment: The USA Journey Begins in Houston  The Founders of the Treatment Named as Two of Time Magazine’s 50 Most Influential people in Health Care On Friday, October 12th, the Houston OCD Program and the Peace of Mind Foundation co-hosted an event featuring Drs. Gerd Kvale...

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BCM: How to Improve your Body Confidence

Julia Bernstein 713-798-4710 Houston, TX – Feb 28, 2018 share Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale, assistant professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences When it comes to self-acceptance and how we feel about our bodies, we can be hard on ourselves. So how can we improve our attitudes about...

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Menninger Saved Her Life by KHOU11

MENNINGER SAVED HER LIFE Dr. Liz McIngvale and her father Jim McIngvale talk about the life-saving help Liz received at Menninger. GREAT-DAY-HOUSTON Author: Great Day Houston Staff Published: 11:44 AM CDT May 23, 2018 Updated: 11:45 AM CDT May 23, 2018

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