Martin Hsia, Psy.D.

Incredible resource put together by my CBT SoCal colleague, Brian Gutierrez, MA, about combating racism against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during the Coronavirus pandemic. "As mental health providers, empathy is one of our greatest skills and we should use it to empower ourselves and others to take actions to mitigate the racism and xenophobia spreading in the wake of COVID-19 for vulnerable communities like AAPI."

A great article for parents of kids who may be dealing with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic: https://cbtsocal.com/tips-for-parenting-anxious-kids-in-th/

A commentary on OCD, hand-washing, and anxiety about germs amidst COVID-19.

This piece clarifies questions people might have about the different types of therapists and mental health professionals.

Fascinating and well done video about the neurological sanitation occurring when we sleep, some preliminary ideas about the influence of our sleeping posture on sleep quality, and comparisons across culture and species.

The fifth and final piece of this article series highlights some unique concerns that the Harm OCD sufferer should bear in mind - especially in this era of stalemate over gun control legislation and controversy.

How can Harm OCD be effectively treated? We address it here in article #4 in the 5-part series.

Spreading the word about how OCD can present for parents during Perinatal and Postpartum periods.

There is hope for people with unwanted and intrusive sexual thoughts about minors. Here's part 2 of the 5-part series on Harm OCD.

Many people are tortured by unwanted and intrusive thoughts about hurting themselves, or harming others in a multitude of ways. Here's the first in a five-part blog series I'm writing about Harm OCD.

Thanks to Natasha Daniels for the invitation to discuss Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) - the frontline treatment for OCD.

Thank you to the San Fernando Valley Social for Clinical Social Work for the invitation to present on Understanding and Treating OCD!