As providers who work with insurance companies, we are required to assign all clients a mental health diagnosis from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM-5-TR. While these diagnoses can be a useful way to categorize a cluster of symptoms and apply evidence-based treatments to help a client find relief, clients can also have a strong response to their diagnosis. Some may find relief now that they finally have an explanation, while others may questi

Learn the signs of compulsive checking, how it relates to anxiety and OCD, as well as practical strategies to manage intrusive thoughts and repeated checking behaviors with evidence-based therapy.