Be Curious: Abby's Journey with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
About this episode
Abby Shapiro shares her journey with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and offers insights on mental health support and treatment options.
In this episode of the No Shame On U podcast, we sit down with Abby Shapiro, a sophomore psychology major at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Growing up in Northbrook, IL, Abby courageously shares her journey living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and how it has shaped her life. Abby offers valuable insights for friends and family supporting loved ones with mental health conditions, emphasizing the importance of staying curious, asking questions, and maintaining open communication. She also discusses the benefits of more intensive treatment options like Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) that played a crucial role in her own recovery process. Join us for this candid conversation about mental health awareness, the power of vulnerability, and breaking down the stigma surrounding OCD and other mental health disorders.
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