Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Symptoms & Treatments: Symptoms: Being OCD, fear of germs, or the need to arrange objects in a specific manner. Treatments: various prescriptions, different types of therapy, clinical psychologist(they help with psychological disorders), Psychiatrist(help with mental disorders), etc. What is it? Excessive thoughts (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (continued) Knowing that you have OCD might be pretty scary, but not as scary as not knowing of any facilities around you that could help you treat it. Some possible treatment facilities are: COPAC in Brandon, MS on Highway 43 - They hope to help individuals recover and build new lives. They are located on a 22-acre campus away from the busy roads and everyday life. This helps patients relax and focus on their problems & what they can/will do to solve them

OCD (continued) The Shepherd’s Staff in Flowood, Ms 39232, 200 Park Circle Drive; Suite This treatment center has been here for over 30 years, and they strive to help people realize hope through empowerment, restoration and growth. They are a non-profit, non-denominational professional organization. To get this job done, the therapist have gained lots of clinical experience in individual, marital, and family therapy. They have high standards and work their best to meet them for their patients.

OCD (continued) Imagine Behavioral Health Imagine treats many problems with ocd being one of them. They feel as if people can change & they do what they can to make that possible. Thier goal is to restore hope & allow the patients to regain freedom Lakeland Drive; Jackson MS 39216

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ❖ Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event; either experiencing it or witnessing it. ❖ Accurs most in adults who have experienced horrible, or shocking events. PTSD symptoms are generally grouped into four types: ●Intrusive Memories- Upsetting dreams about the traumatic event, recurrent, unwanted distressing memories, etc. ●Avoidance- Trying to avoid thinking or talking about the traumatic event, avoid places, activities or people that remind you of the traumatic event. ●Negative Changes in Thinking & Mood- Negative feelings about yourself or other people, feeling emotionally numb, etc. ●Changes in Emotional Reactions- Trouble sleeping, trouble concentrating, overwhelming guilt or shame, etc. The Primary treatment for PTSD is psychotherapy, but often includes medication like antidepressants, anti- anxiety medications, & prazosin.

PTSD Facilities Montgomery VA Medical Center- offers various ways to help the nations veterans. They provide primary, second and tertiary medical, neurological and mental health inpatient care Address: 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Drive Where: Jackson, MS Phone: Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System- This medical center helps wounded veterans who have experienced tragic events from the past or the present. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy Address: 400 Veterans Avenue Where: Biloxi, MS Phone:

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