Dr. Elliot Kaminetzky explains Treating OCD, Anxiety disorders, Phone Addiction & Parenting | Actionable Advice | Maximus Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Elliot Kaminetzky explains anxiety disorders, treating OCD, the importance of mental health and advice for anyone who might be thinking about therapy or coaching. Dr. Cam & Dr. Elliot also discuss the addiction people may have with using their phones constantly or checking their emails. Lastly, Dr. Elliot explains his perspective on how to be a good parent and how parenting has changed over the years.  Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:10 What type of practices do you specialize in? 03:30 Why is there a stigma about men taking therapy? 06:40 When does someone know they need therapy? 11:00 How do you find a good therapist or psychologist? 14:30 What are anxiety disorders? What is OCD? 20:00 What's the difference between OCD and OCPD? 25:00 How can someone with OCD or OCPD get better? 28:00 What does cognitive behavioral therapy look like? 32:30 When does a compulsive action become a symptom of OCD? 41:00 What is exposure therapy? 43:30 How do you treat someone with extreme fears? 48:30 How can psychology and therapy help people? 53:00 What would you categorize people's needs to check their phones and emails constantly? 57:00 How would you treat someone's addiction to their phones? 01:01:00 How can someone use their phone less? 01:03:30 What is your perspective on good parenting? 01:08:30 Outro