x
Breaking News
More () »

The incredibly heavy impact social media has on our mental health and anxiety

Dr. Liz McIngvale and Cali Werner with The OCD Institute of Texas share how social media affects us and how to reduce that stress

Find the "Anxiety Society" podcast on their Website and on TikTok @AnxietySocietyPod | Instagram: @theanxietysocietypod  

THE OCD INSTITUTE OF TEXAS "offers highly specialized intensive support for adults with severe OCD, anxiety and other related disorders."

ATHLETE RISING "provides freedom, resilience and positive coping strategies to help individuals and athletes experience life to the fullest potential."

Elizabeth McIngvale, Ph.D. bio: "Liz is the director of the OCD Institute of Texas.  Elizabeth founded the Peace of Mind foundation and OCDChallenge.org (a self-help website for OCD) both now within the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). Elizabeth was the first-ever national spokesperson for the IOCDF where she now serves as a board member and national advocate. She was diagnosed with OCD at 12 and engaged in inpatient and outpatient therapy. Dr. McIngvale engages in clinical work, research and advocacy with the goal of improving access to care and treatment for those living with OCD."

Cali Werner bio: "Cali is an athlete, advocate, and clinician at OCDI Texas.  Cali's research focuses on competitive athletes with debilitating anxiety that negatively impacts their performance. As a Division I Athlete at Rice University, Cali won 9 conference championships and was named an honorable mention All-American in the 10k. Cali also competed in the U.S. Olympic Trials in 2020. Cali's own OCD diagnosis led her to a career path of providing evidence-based care. Cali hopes to help others with mental illness know that they are not alone, and that appropriate treatment is available to reobtain the joy that mental illness takes away."

Before You Leave, Check This Out