Food Allergies and OCD: Differential Diagnosis and Implications for Treatment

Presentation by psychologist Paige Freeman, Ph.D., PLLC, on the treatment of food allergy-related obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). 

Objectives 

1. Differentiate food allergy-related OCD from generalized anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder with anxiety, and illness anxiety disorder based on key clinical features.

2. Identify common compulsive behaviors associated with food allergy-related OCD, including excessive checking, reassurance-seeking, and mental compulsions.

3. Describe evidence-based treatment approaches for OCD, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and recognize the importance of specialized ERP training.

4. Explain the role of collaboration between mental health professionals and allergists in establishing appropriate exposure levels and developing safe, effective treatment plans for individuals with food allergies.

*This course awards 1 credit hour upon completion.

Academy of Food Allergy Counseling has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7828. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Academy of Food Allergy Counseling is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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