Instructor-Led The Missed Diagnosis: Accurately Assessing and Diagnosing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (FY2024)

Held Friday, September 20, 2024 via Zoom

9 AM - 12 PM CST

3 CEUs 

On average it takes individuals with OCD 14-17 years to be accurately diagnosed and access effective treatment. With OCD commonly misdiagnosed by mental health providers and the general misunderstanding of OCD among the public, it is likely the prevalence is much higher than the reported 2-3% of the population. This course will equip attendees with the foundational knowledge and assessment skills to correctly diagnosis OCD and differentiate between common related disorders (and comorbidities) like PTSD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Phobias, and Eating Disorders. Additionally, attendees will gain overviews of evidence based treatments for OCD.

Upon concluding this course, fully engaged participants will be able to:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of OCD presentations and skillfully assess and diagnosis for OCD
• Identify cultural factors and clinical implications in the assessment of OCD.
• Learn about validated OCD measures to aid in the assessment process.
• Increase skills in differential diagnosis for OCD, anxiety disorders, and obsessive compulsive related disorders.

Emily Weems, LCSW-S, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at OCD Institute | Texas and Adjunct Instructor at Baylor College of Medicine. She treats adolescents and adults diagnosed with anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, and related disorders. She has a strong passion and dedication for working with individuals struggling with severe OCD/anxiety and co-morbidities in a residential/intensive setting. She received her Bachelor's of Psychology from Loyola University New Orleans and her Master's of Social Work from University of Texas- Austin. Emily completed her clinical training at Baylor College of Medicine where she served marginalized communities with complex mood, anxiety, and personality disorders.