The OCD Project
Encyclopedia
The OCD Project is an American reality television
series which follows the cognitive-behavioral treatment of six people suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder
(OCD). The series premiered on May 27, 2010 on the VH1
television network.
and his exposure-based treatment of six patients living together in a Southern California mansion. The treatment, called exposure and response prevention, can seem unorthodox but is a recommended treatment for OCD.
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
series which follows the cognitive-behavioral treatment of six people suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive–compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry, by repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing the associated anxiety, or by a combination of such obsessions and compulsions...
(OCD). The series premiered on May 27, 2010 on the VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
television network.
Synopsis
The show follows Dr. David TolinDavid F. Tolin
-History:Dr. Tolin was born in Washington State and attended the University of Washington. He later received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Arkansas. He is board certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. In 2000 Dr. Tolin founded...
and his exposure-based treatment of six patients living together in a Southern California mansion. The treatment, called exposure and response prevention, can seem unorthodox but is a recommended treatment for OCD.
Cast
| Cast Member | Presenting OCD Symptom |
|---|---|
| Fear of running over pedestrians (specifically babies) while driving, Fear of contamination, Fear of getting a disease (specifically HIV). | |
| Fear of her son's death (specifically by cancer) | |
| Fear of turning into someone else | |
| Fear of becoming a "psycho killer" | |
| Fear of hurting someone with a single thought (putting a hex on someone) (left the show episode 6) | |
| Fear of contamination (specifically from males) | |