Jana K. Hoffman
Jana Hoffman is a writer, editor and storyteller based in San Francisco. She is currently working as a copywriter at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Outside of work, she is a trained volunteer for Crisis Text Line and has been open about her experiences with mental health.
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Using ERP Therapy and Meditation to Treat Scrupulosity OCD
One woman's story of her evolving intrusive thoughts and the methods she discovered to treat them.
Written by Jana K. Hoffman
OCD is More than Compulsive Behavior
While the media focuses on the behavioral side of OCD, sufferers struggle with dark and intrusive thoughts that need attention.
Written by Jana K. Hoffman
Let's Talk OCD: Rose Cartwright's Movement towards Pure O Acceptance
The author's firsthand account of living with Pure OCD gives a unique insight into the disorder and has inspired others to share their stories.
Written by Jana K. Hoffman
A Couple's Experience with Intrusive Violent Thoughts
NPR's podcast Dark Thoughts gives an emotional look into the life of a man with harm OCD and the methods he and his wife found to treat it.
Written by Jana K. Hoffman
Creating a Safe Classroom
Tips for coping with OCD in a school environment for parents, teachers, and students.
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Characterizing Pure O
The differences between OCD and Pure O, and why OCD doesn't always mean compulsive rituals.
Written by Jana K. Hoffman
Understanding the Science of OCD
Dr. Steven Phillipson explains what causes fears and intrusive thoughts in the brain's of Pure O sufferers.
Written by Jana K. Hoffman
Making Healthy Diet & Exercise Choices
How food and exercise can impact your fight against chronic mental disorders.
Written by Jana K. Hoffman
Living with Intrusive Thoughts
Dr. Steven Phillipson explains Pure OCD, its symptoms, and the many shapes and forms it comes in.
Written by Jana K. Hoffman
Identifying OCD in Children
Why detecting OCD early is crucial and the right questions to ask a child who might be suffering.
Written by Jana K. Hoffman
Finding Release Through Art Therapy
The positive effects that art creation can have on those suffering from anxiety disorders.
Written by Jana K. Hoffman
Being Mindful & Letting Go
How mindfulness and meditation can benefit sufferers of OCD.
Written by Jana K. Hoffman
Choosing ERP Therapy
Dr. Steven Phillipson explains Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy and how it is used to treat OCD.
Written by Jana K. Hoffman
Intrusive Thoughts, Pure O and More with Dr. Steven Phillipson, PH.D.
An in-depth interview that covers life with intrusive thoughts, the science of OCD, ERP therapy, OCD in children, mindful living, and treatment methods.
Written by Jana K. Hoffman
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