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Lesser-known subtypes of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A course for healthcare providers
Lesser-known subtypes of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A course for healthcare providers
We are currently accepting enrollments. The course will open on July 11, 2023.
This brief online course covers 5 lesser-known subtypes of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder that many health care providers are not aware of and often misdiagnose. These include: Sexual Orientation OCD, Suicidal/Self-harm OCD, Aggressive OCD, Relationship OCD, and Pedophilia OCD. This course focuses on differential diagnosis and will include several role plays to help demonstrate how health care workers might go about diagnosing a patient with OCD and distinguishing it from other mental health disorders. This process is crucial for treatment planning.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ranks in the top 10 most disabling illnesses by the World Health Organization. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is defined by the presence of obsessions and/or compulsions that are time consuming and/or result in significant distress or impairment. Obsessions can be persistent thoughts, urges or images that are experienced as intrusive and unwanted. Compulsions can be repetitive behavioral or mental acts either designed to suppress or neutralize obsessions or done according to specific rules in order to prevent or reduce distress or some dreaded event or situation.
The lifetime prevalence of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is between 2 and 3% of the population. Many Primary Care Physicians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Social Workers will treat patients who struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder throughout their career. It can take as long as 14 to 17 years for people with OCD to get properly diagnosed (Stengler, et al., 2013) and OCD patients are often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed up to rates of 70%, which means they aren’t receiving treatment in a timely fashion or at all. When patients get properly diagnosed, it opens the door to receiving appropriate treatment, alleviating symptoms, and improving functioning as well as preventing years of future suffering.
Questions?
If you questions related to this course or content, please contact Dr. Ragan via email at jragan@mgh.harvard.edu
Pricing
MDs/Doctoral-Level/Other Professionals: $199
Residents/Students/Trainees: $159
Target Audience
This program is intended for: Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers and Primary care physicians
Learning Objectives
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- List 5 lesser-known subtypes of OCD
- Identify prevalence rates of these subtypes
- Describe questions to ask to properly distinguish OCD from another disorder
- Identify patients in their practices who suffer from these subtypes of OCD
- Discuss good treatment strategies for these subtypes
Cancellation Policy
Refunds may be issued up two weeks after registration. An administrative fee of $25.00 will be deducted from your refund. Please email us at mghcme@mgh.harvard.edu with questions or concerns.
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Lesser-known Subtypes of OCD and Differential Diagnosis:
- Sexual orientation OCD
- Pedophilia OCD
- Relationship OCD
- Suicidal/self-harm OCD
- Aggressive OCD
Key points:
1. Distinguish:
- Sexual Orientation Obsessions vs. Coming out as Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/etc
- Pedophilia Obsessions vs. Pedophilia
- Relationship Obsessions vs. Relationship difficulties/Personality Disorders
- Suicidal/Self-harm Obsessions vs. Depression/Suicidal Ideation
- Aggressive Obsessions vs. Being violent/aggressive
2. Describe prevalence rates of these subtypes
3. Briefly discuss treatment options for these subtypes
Speaker(s):
Dr. Jennifer Ragan
- Dr. Jennifer Ragan is a licensed psychologist specializing in cognitive-behavioral treatments (CBT) of OCD spectrum disorders such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Trichotillomania, Compulsive Skin Picking, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and Hypochondriasis. She also specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical-behavioral treatment (DBT) of anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, and specific phobias.
- Dr. Ragan is a staff psychologist in the OCD and Related Disorders Program in the Department of Psychiatry at Mass General & Harvard Medical School. She is involved in the training of clinical psychology interns, sees patients through the OCD program, and co-runs the Adult Intensive CBT program.
- She also has a private practice in downtown Boston focusing on using CBT and DBT for OCD spectrum disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and eating disorders.
- Dr. Ragan completed her postdoctoral fellowships at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School from 2004-2006 and received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in 2005.
Planners:
Dr. Jennifer Ragan
David Rubin, MD
Jane Pimental, MPHJ
Reviewers:
David Rubin, MD (Content Reviewer)
Susan Sprich, PhD (Psychologist Reviewer)
Available Credit
- 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. McLean Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
McLean Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 3.00 Social Workers
The Collaborative of NASW, Boston College, and Simmons College Schools of Social Work authorizes social work continuing education credits for courses, workshops, and educational programs that meet the criteria outlined in 258 CMR of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers
This program has been approved for 3.00 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work Authorization Number D91852
- 3.00 Participation
This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.
Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.
- 3.00 Psychologists CE Credit
The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This offering meets the criteria for 3.00 Continuing Education (CE) credits per presentation for psychologists.