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Dr. Hyman appeared in an interview on the NBC local Miami affiliate WTVJ (Channel 6) 11:00pm news program regarding the allegations that Michael Jackson, who was featured on NBC Dateline, suffers from Body Dysmorphic Disorder (for more information on BDD, click here). Dr. Hyman was interviewed in addition to two Florida plastic surgeons. The interview briefly described the nature of BDD, and the tendency of many BDD sufferers to seek unnecessary surgery that can, in some cases, lead to further physical mutilation and psychological despair.

Dr. Hyman will be presenting a six-hour continuing education seminar called "Understanding Anxiety" in the Tampa Bay and Fort Pierce areas. The program is a comprehensive overview of the theory and cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxiety disorders for mental health and allied medical professionals. The disorders discussed will include panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, specific phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The dates for the seminars are February 25, 26, 27 in Clearwater, Sarasota and Tampa respectively. A fourth presentation in Fort Pierce will occur on March 5. For more information contact Cortext Seminars, Inc. at their website, or call them at 1-888-267-8398.

News broke today that the Spanish edition of "The OCD Workbook...." will be published in early November, 2003 by the Spanish publisher Desclee de Brouwer. This is exciting for our Spanish speaking patients and family members who have been requesting a Spanish translation of the book since it was released in 1999. When the book is actually available, we will include a link on this site for those who wish to purchase a copy.

The OCD Resource Center of Florida announces a new program, The Intensive Treatment Program for Panic and Agoraphobia. For more information, click here.

Dr. Bruce Hyman will present a 90 minute workshop on "Car Killers and Other Horrific Thoughts: Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies for Harming Obsessions" at the 2003 National conference of the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation (OCF) in Nashville, Tennessee. The conference will be held from July 24-27, 2003 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in the heart of music city, USA.

The annual OCF conference is the largest meeting of it's type in the world, bringing together the nation's leading clinicians, scientists and researchers to share the latest knowledge and understanding of OCD and related disorders. Persons with OCD and family members are particularly welcomed and encouraged to attend as there are numerous workshops and experiences specifically geared to patients and family members seeking to deepen their understanding of OCD. Having encouraged many patients of the OCD Resource Center of Florida to attend the OCF national conference over the past few years, I can attest to the wonderful response by all patients and family members to this empowering experience. Many attendees report this conference to be one of the most valuable experiences in their recovery from OCD.

Dr. Hyman presented at seminar at the 2003 Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation's National Conference in Nashville entitled: "Car Killers and other Horrific Thoughts: Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Strategies for Harming Obsessions." The seminar was very well received and attended by almost one hundred clinicians, with many sufferers and family members in attendance as well.

Overall, this was one of the most successful OCF conferences. The setting, at the Gaylord Opreyland Hotel, was truly an experience in itself. The huge ultra modern hotel is over 56 acres with three enormous glass atrium enclosures containing rivers, waterfalls and the most gorgeous indoor landscaping imaginable. And the city of Nashville, known as the country music capital of the world, was great fun with excellent entertainment.

The conference was extremely valuable to both clinicians interested in learning more about OCD, as well as to the patients and families who attended. The latest in treatment and research was presented. There is considerable hope that new directions in understanding the brain circuits involved in OCD can lead to improved medications to ease the symptoms. Great progress is being made, and yet much more needs to be done.

It's finally out! The new book by Dr. Hyman and Cherry Pedrick "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder" from Millbrook Press (21st Century Books) is hot off the press and should be available from Amazon.com soon. You can preorder a copy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble (bn.com).

Dr. Hyman and Dr. Breakstone appeared on a Channel 7 WSVN News "Healthcast" story on compulsive shopping. Compulsive shopping disorder is the preoccupation with shopping and the inability to resist buying things that one doesn't need nor can afford. Researchers at Stanford University found that the anti-depressant drug Celexa significantly reduced symptoms of compulsive shopping in twenty four people suffering from the disorder for at least ten years. The "Healthcast" segment described the plights of local south Floridians who are compulsive shoppers. Dr. Hyman offered some of the cognitive-behavioral approaches used with these patients. Dr. Breakstone discussed how the medication may help these patients - by controlling the underlying depression and anxiety that many of these patients suffer from.

This past year, Dr. Hyman coauthored (with Cherry Pedrick, RN) a book for teens with OCD, called "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder," published this year by Millbrook Press. The book is part of a medical series that is sold exclusively to school libraries across the country. As such, it is not available through the normal retail channels such as Amazon.com. However, it can be purchased directly from the publisher, Millbrook Press. On 11/25/03 "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder" was awarded as one of the 2004 Outstanding Science Trade Books by the Children's Book Council and National Science Teachers Association committee. It was also designated as a "Selector's Choice" a special commendation awarded by the panel of reviewers for the award.

Spanish publisher Desclée De Brouwer releases the Spanish translation of "The OCD Workbook...." under the title "Guía práctica del TOC - Pistas para su liberation." The book can be purchased through SBD (Spanish Book Distributors). The actual title of the book in Spanish is GUÍA PRÁCTICA DEL TOC. Pistas para su liberación. They are located in Dallas, Texas and their phone number is 800-609-2113. Their email address is: sbd@sbdbooks.com. The ISBN# is : 84-330-1821-3. The book can also be purchased directly from Desclée De Brouwer's website using the following link:

The link is one continuous line with no spaces. Simply copy and paste into the address line of your browser. We are very excited about this book finally becoming available to the millions of Hispanic OCD sufferers (TOC in Spanish) and families members in Latin America and beyond!

Dr. Bruce Hyman will be giving two presentations on OCD at the 2004 national conference of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America in Miami, Florida. This is the largest organization of its kind in the world devoted exclusively to the study and dissemination of information about anxiety disorders, including OCD, to clinicians, scientists and sufferers of these disorders. The national conference is an outstanding yearly four-day event featuring presentations by prominent clinicians and research scientists from all over the world. It also features many workshops, lectures and activities for sufferers of these disorders and their families, who are most welcomed. For more information about attending the ADAA's national conference, click here.

Dr. Hyman and Ms. Pedrick's book "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder," for teens and published by the Millbrook Press, was chosen by the New York Public Library to be included in it's annual "2004 Books for the Teen Age."

Dr Hyman presented a continuing education training seminar for Ohio psychologists and therapists "The Evidence-Based Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder" for Health-Ed Network. The seminar was held in Cleveland on 3/25 and in Columbus on 3/26. Future seminars by Dr. Hyman for Health-Ed Network will include "Understanding Anxiety and its Disorders," to be held on April, 31, 2004 in St. Louis and on May 14, 2004 in Columbia, Maryland. For more information, visit Health-Ed Network's website.

Marcy Turner, the present leader of the South Florida OCD Support Group, will be leaving the south Florida area at the end of this month. Marcy has provided outstanding leadership for the group for the past three years. Her intelligence, kindness, and compassion was truly inspiring to many attendees of the group. She is relocating to the Tampa Bay area and hopes to start an OCD support group there. She will be greatly missed, but we wish her and her family the best of health and happiness in Tampa!

Dr. Hyman and Cherry Pedrick, RN, are busy at work writing the 2nd edition of "The OCD Workbook- Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder" published by New Harbinger Publications and due out early in 2005. The 2nd edition is a significant revision and incorporates the latest information about the treatment of OCD. It greatly enhances the material from the original book and we're quite sure its success will surpass that of the original OCD Workbook. Stay tuned!

Our center has added Internet-based online consultation to its service offerings for patients with OCD and related disorders. The consultations are held live, in real time over a broadband internet connection using a webcam and video conferencing software. Unlike previous web cam technology, today's equipment over a broadband (DSL or cable modem) connection offers crystal clear sound (much better than a telephone) and good live video- almost like being live in the consultation room! This technology has the potential to offer effective help to persons in remote areas of the world who do not have access to qualified help for OCD and related anxiety disorders, or are home bound due to their disorder. For further information, contact our Dr. Hyman at ocdhope@bellsouth.net to determine if this service is right for you.

Dr. Hyman was invited to participate in a segment of MTV's documentary series "True Life" which presents actual stories of young people facing various life challenges. This segment involves a young woman from south Florida who suffers from OCD. The episode presents her challenge dealing day to day with OCD, and it's impact upon her friends and family. It also presents scenes from the actual cognitive-behavioral treatment of her OCD with Dr. Hyman. It will be shown nationally sometime in the Winter of 2006. Stay tuned.

Dr. Hyman will be presenting a workshop with Dr. Patricia Perrin entitled "Are Your Thoughts Driving you Crazy? Cognitive-behavioral treatment of pure obsessional OCD" at the 2005 national conference of the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation from July 28-31, 2005 in San Diego, California. The annual OCF conference is the largest meeting of it's type in the world, bringing together the nation's leading clinicians, scientists and researchers to share the latest knowledge and understanding of OCD and related disorders. Persons with OCD and family members are particularly welcomed and encouraged to attend as there are numerous workshops and experiences specifically geared to patients and family members seeking to deepen their understanding of OCD. For more information, visit the OC Foundation website at www.ocfoundation.org.

New Harbinger Publications announces the release of "The OCD Workbook 2nd Edition - Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder." This newly updated and revised version of the 1999 best seller includes new findings on the causes of OCD, offers information on treatment options including new medications, and a whole new chapter on day-to-day coping strategies for people with OCD. The new edition includes expanded coverage of related disorders like body dysmorphic disorder, trichotillomania, and skin picking. The book can be purchased at all Borders Books, Barnes and Nobles Booksellers, plus online at Amazon.com. To order a copy of the OCD Workbook, click here

This month launches a series of in-store book talks and book signings that Dr. Hyman will be conducting in conjunction with the release of "The OCD Workbook 2nd Edition." The talks will take place in various bookstores throughout South Florida including Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. There is also hope for a series of book talks in the Orlando, as well as the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. Stay tuned for dates and locations. They will be posted on this website in the coming weeks. For information, click here.

Dr. Hyman will be presenting two workshops at the upcoming national conference of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America in Miami, March 23-26th, 2006. Dr. Hyman will co-lead a workshop with Dr. Patricia Perrin entitled "Are Your Thoughts Driving you Crazy? Cognitive-behavioral treatment of pure obsessional OCD." This workshop was very well received at the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation national conference in San Diego last summer. In addition, he will be presenting "Car Killers: Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Strategies for Hit and Run OCD." For more information on the upcoming conference, including registration information, click HERE

An intriguing presentation of the cases of three young people with debilitating OCD was broadcast on the long-running MTV series "True Life." The hour long segment followed the day to day experiences of these people, which included actual in-session footage of psychiatric and psychological treatment using exposure and response prevention (CBT). Dr. Hyman was the psychologist chosen to provide the behavioral treatment for one of these woman. The segment provided a fascinating glimpse into what it's like to have OCD and observe the possibilities of successful treatment. This segment was shown on December 22nd at 10pm EST on MTV and was viewable nationwide on most cable or satellite networks.

1/24/06 Dr. Hyman appears at Barnes and Noble Bookstore in Wellington, Florida

Dr. Hyman gave a lecture on OCD and its treatment at the Barnes and Noble bookstore in Wellington, Florida. 25 people attended, several of whom were OCD sufferers, and several were family members of sufferers. Questions and answers were followed a book signing featuring "The OCD Workbook, 2nd Edition."

1/25/06 Upcoming seminars and appearances by Dr. Hyman for PESI Healthcare:

"Understanding Anxiety & Its Disorders - An Evidence-Based Approach"
A Seminar for Mental Health and allied professionals. CEU's available.

Wednesday, 3/29/06 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Marriott South Bend 123 N. St. Joseph St. South Bend, IN 46601	Thursday, 3/30/06 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Indianapolis Marriott 7202 E 21St Indianapolis, IN 46219-1717	Wednesday, 4/26/06 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Holiday Inn Select 150 S Nicolet Rd. Appleton , WI 54914
Thursday, 4/27/06 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Brookfield Suites Hotel 1200 S Moorland Rd. Brookfield, WI 53008-1463	Monday, 6/19/06 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Trumbull Marriott 180 Hawley Lane Trumbull, CT 06611-5347	Tuesday, 6/20/06 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Hartford Marriott Rocky Hill 100 Capital Blvd. Rocky Hill, CT 06067