Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity OCD: Unique Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges
This workshop addresses OCD presentations involving sexual orientation (SO) and gender identity OCD, reviewing current research on differential diagnosis between normative LGBTQ+ identity development and the obsessive concerns characteristic of OCD. The presentation extends standard exposure and response prevention (ERP) to include justice-oriented treatment modifications that reduce potential stigma and bias toward LGBTQ+ individuals. Empirically … Continued
