Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) explains how OCD and trauma are related and how individuals can find help and support. When something scary or upsetting happens, it can leave the brain's "alarm system" on high alert. To calm that alarm, the brain sometimes turns to the repetitive thoughts, habits, or rituals of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder to try and stay safe.
We encourage viewers to read the following scientific journal articles that provide updated/current research about OCD and Trauma/PTSD:
· psychiatrist.com/jcp/exposure-based-video-therapy-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-posttraumatic-stress-disorder-adults
· sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0887618526000678
· onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jts.70019
If this is you or someone you know, watch to learn how the right treatment can help you discover healthier ways to handle fear.
If you are looking for ways to heal from trauma and manage OCD, use these resources:
Visit the ADAA website for free articles and guidance: adaa.org
Use our Find Your Therapist tool to connect with local mental health professionals: findyourtherapist.adaa.org
Join ADAA’s peer-to-peer community for shared encouragement: adaa.org/find-help/support
Subscribe to ADAA’s YouTube channel at: youtube.com/user/GotAnxiety
This video was developed by ADAA with the financial support of McLean Hospital, a leader in mental health treatment and research. Learn more at mcleanhospital.org.
If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis, please call or text 988, available 24/7. #OCD #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealth #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Trauma
In this video, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) explains how OCD and trauma are related and how individuals can find help and support. When something scary or upsetting happens, it can leave the brain's "alarm system" on high alert. To calm that alarm, the brain sometimes turns to the repetitive thoughts, habits, or rituals of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder to try and stay safe.
We encourage viewers to read the following scientific journal articles that provide updated/current research about OCD and Trauma/PTSD:
· psychiatrist.com/jcp/exposure-based-video-therapy-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-posttraumatic-stress-disorder-adults
· sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0887618526000678
· onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jts.70019
If this is you or someone you know, watch to learn how the right treatment can help you discover healthier ways to handle fear.
If you are looking for ways to heal from trauma and manage OCD, use these resources:
Visit the ADAA website for free articles and guidance: adaa.org
Use our Find Your Therapist tool to connect with local mental health professionals: findyourtherapist.adaa.org
Join ADAA’s peer-to-peer community for shared encouragement: adaa.org/find-help/support
Subscribe to ADAA’s YouTube channel at: youtube.com/user/GotAnxiety
This video was developed by ADAA with the financial support of McLean Hospital, a leader in mental health treatment and research. Learn more at mcleanhospital.org.
If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis, please call or text 988, available 24/7. #OCD #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealth #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Trauma
