Be Curious: Abby's Journey with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Be Curious: Abby's Journey with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

From No Shame On U by No Shame On U

March 30, 2025 · 43 min · Season 1 · Episode 57

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.

People in this episode

Guest: Abby Shapiro

Topics covered

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • mental health
  • treatment options
  • vulnerability
  • stigma

Keywords

  • OCD
  • mental health awareness
  • Partial Hospitalization Programs
  • Intensive Outpatient Programs
  • supporting loved ones

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Places: Northbrook, IL

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