Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - myths and truths
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on April 27, 2009 to hear Diane Davey's interview. One Hour at a Time with host Mary Woods and guest host Dr. Mark Green airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time.

MANCHESTER, NH, April 26, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Diane Davey is the Program Director at the OCD Institute, a residential treatment program and research site at McLean Hospital, specializing in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. She is also the President of the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation, a national advocacy group dedicated to educating people about OCD, helping patients find appropriate treatment, training treatment providers, and raising money for research.

Davey received her undergraduate degree in Nursing from Boston College and her Masters in Business Administration from Boston University. Prior to working at the OCD Institute, she worked in several other capacities at McLean Hospital, and was also the Program Director of an independent venture called Community Based Services, which provided in-home services primarily to patients with OCD.

Mary is the CEO of WestBridge Community Services. She is also a Registered Nurse and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor with more than 25 years experience in substance abuse services and community mental health programs. Mary has conducted extensive workshops and trainings with a primary focus in Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change Theory and Integrated Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders. She is also a contributor to the development of the Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment Practitioners and Clinical Supervisors Workbook and Practice Demonstration Video. Mary was the Chairperson of the NH State Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professionals. She has been a member of the NH Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor's Association since 1984, and has served as the Northeast Regional Vice President for the NAADAC, the Association of Addiction Professionals, President of NAADAC and is currently past president of NAADAC.

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