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Podcast: Fear, Anxiety, or Panic?

Jeff talks to Dr. Nathaniel Van Kirk about both the helpful and unhealthy ways we respond to perceived and imagined threats. Nathaniel offers tips for recognizing different panic and anxiety disorders, when to seek help, and answers audience questions. Nathaniel Van Kirk, PhD , is a licensed...

Video: Fear, Anxiety, or Panic?

There’s no question that healthy doses of fear and anxiety can serve us well. Individually or in tandem, they help us avoid everyday dangers and navigate life challenges. In fact, our brains are wired to leverage fear in response to perceived threats, and anxiety in response to threats that may or...

Video: My Story of OCD, as Patient—and Provider

As Nathaniel learned when he was a teenager scrubbing his hands at 4am, his fears associated with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) weren’t realistic. But in the moment, it didn’t matter, because it felt like his brain was turning against him. As he grew to understand his condition, he learned...

Podcast: My Experiences With OCD—as Patient and Provider

Jenn talks to Nathaniel Van Kirk, PhD, about his diagnosis of OCD as a teen and how it shaped his personal and professional lives. Nathaniel offers advice on authenticity and disclosing mental health conditions in social situations, as well as how to manage mental health when life gives you...

Podcast: Why Words Matter in Mental Health Care

Jenn talks to Nathaniel Van Kirk, PhD. Nathaniel explains recovery-oriented practice and why it’s important to add it into psychiatric care. He also explains how language can help patients explore their abilities and strengths, as well as the impact of feeling defined by a diagnosis or symptoms...

Video: Why Words Matter in Mental Health Care

No one wants to be known by a medical diagnosis or defined by symptoms. Describing someone by their condition can be perceived as labeling or stigmatizing and does not encourage patients to explore their abilities and strengths. By incorporating recovery-oriented practice into psychiatric care...

Podcast: Being Me With OCD With Nathaniel Van Kirk

Trevor is joined by Nathaniel Van Kirk, PhD , coordinator of clinical assessment at McLean’s OCD Institute . He talks about his personal journey with obsessive compulsive disorder and how he has used his own experience and recovery path to become one of the top clinicians/advocates in the United...