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Share Post ### [What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?](https://blog.womensconsortium.org/what-is-obsessive-compulsive-disorder) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex condition that leads people to experience intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and engage in rep... [![principal blog image](https://blog.womensconsortium.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture1.png?width=500&height=250&name=Picture1.png)](https://blog.womensconsortium.org/self-care) [Eva Michelle Bryant](https://blog.womensconsortium.org/author/eva-michelle-bryant) ![Author icon](https://blog.womensconsortium.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Connecticut_Womens_Consortium_2021_Theme/images/feather.svg) 12 May, 2023 • 3 minute read ### Let’s Chat! Please fill out the details below to book 1-2-1 web meeting with Nathan to discuss the specifics of your agency and growth goals to see if our Agency service is a fit. Share Post ### [Self-Care: Implications on Health and Happiness](https://blog.womensconsortium.org/self-care) Have you ever had a day where you could not catch up, and you put yourself on the back burner just to complete your tasks of the day? [![principal blog image](https://blog.womensconsortium.org/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/Unlearning-Weight-Stigma-To-Embrace-Our-Beautiful-Bodies.jpg?width=500&height=250&name=Unlearning-Weight-Stigma-To-Embrace-Our-Beautiful-Bodies.jpg)](https://blog.womensconsortium.org/unlearning-weight-stigma-to-embrace-our-beautiful-bodies) ![Connecticut Women's Consortium](https://blog.womensconsortium.org/hubfs/CWC%20Logo%20Favicon.png "Connecticut Women's Consortium") [Connecticut Women's Consortium](https://blog.womensconsortium.org/author/ctwomensconsortium) ![Author icon](https://blog.womensconsortium.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Connecticut_Womens_Consortium_2021_Theme/images/feather.svg) 11 Apr, 2023 • 3 minute read ### Let’s Chat! 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Share Post ### [Caring for Older Adults in Behavioral Health Settings](https://blog.womensconsortium.org/caring-for-older-adults-in-behavioral-health-settings) One thing is certain in this life — we all age. And older people face particular mental, physical, and behavioral health challenges that can... 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