How Medication & ERP Help Manage OCD: A Chat with Dr. Aaron Reichlin | Ep 48

In today's episode, I had a fascinating chat with Dr. Aaron Reichlin, a seasoned psychiatrist based in Chicago, who delved deep into the world of medications and therapies for OCD. Dr. Reichlin shared invaluable insights into the appropriate medications for OCD and severe anxiety, including the roles of SSRIs and benzodiazepines.    We discussed the critical importance of exposure response prevention (ERP) therapy combined with medication management. He also introduced his innovative AI-driven mental health tech company, PsychNow, which aids in efficient patient screening and care. Plus, we covered common patient concerns about medication and the necessity of empathy and connection in treatment. Stay tuned until the end to learn how you can connect with Dr. Reichlin and discover more about cutting-edge OCD treatments!   00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:52 Dr. Reiklin's Background and Current Work 02:29 Innovative Mental Health Tech: Psych Now 04:47 Challenges in Mental Health Screening and Intake 05:58 Medication Management for OCD 08:50 Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy 11:55 Combining Medication and Therapy for OCD 17:28 Addressing Patient Concerns and Side Effects 30:15 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information ✨Content is proudly sponsored by NOCD. Go to NOCD.com/savage to get evidence-based treatment from US locations & abroad!   ➡️If you're located in North Carolina or Virginia, Grab your free 15-minute consult with Erin here. 🎥 Erin has limited spots in the intensive outpatient program!    ➡️Love the podcast? Awesome! Treat Erin to a coffee! ☕️   ➡️Want more? 👏 Snag a spot on Erin's email newsletter to get extra tips, tricks, & insider info. 📧 Shop Erin's store for OCD-themed merch to brighten your day. ☀️   ➡️Have questions? Submit them here to get a shout-out on the show! 🗣️   ➡️To rate the show: scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, & select "Write a Review" to let others know what you loved most about the episode! ✍️ When you leave that raving review, shoot me a message to get your special bonus! 🎉