The OCD Project
| The OCD Project |
|
| Format |
Reality |
| Starring |
Dr. David Tolin |
| No. of seasons |
1 |
| No. of episodes |
8 |
| Production |
| Running time |
60 minutes |
| Broadcast |
| Original channel |
VH1 |
| Original run |
May 27, 2010 (2010-05-27) – present |
| External links |
| Website |
The OCD Project is an American reality television series which follows the cognitive-behavioral treatment of six people suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The series premiered on May 27, 2010 on the VH1 television network.
Synopsis
The show follows Dr. David Tolin and his exposure-based treatment of six patients living together in a Southern California mansion.[1][2] The treatment, called exposure and response prevention, can seem unorthodox but is a recommended treatment for OCD.[3][4]
Cast
| Cast Member |
Presenting OCD Symptom |
| Hayraetian, Arine !Arine Hayrapetian[5] |
Fear of running over pedestrians (specifically babies) while driving, Fear of contamination, Fear of getting a disease (specifically HIV).[5] |
| Portillo, Traci !Traci Portillo[1] |
Fear of her son's death (specifically by cancer)[1] |
| Lindemuth, Cody !Cody Lindemuth |
Fear of turning into someone else[6] |
| Garrison, Jerry !Jerry Garrison |
Fear of becoming a "psycho killer" |
| Suscavage, Kevin !Kevin Suscavage |
Fear of hurting someone with a single thought (putting a hex on someone) (left the show episode 6)[7] |
| Love, Kristen !Kristen Love |
Fear of contamination (specifically from males)[6] |
References
- ^ a b c "Tulare woman to star in cable TV reality show on OCD". Visalia Times-Delta: p. C.1. May 25, 2010. http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20100525/NEWS01/5250316/Tulare+woman+to+star+in+cable+TV+reality+show+on+OCD. Retrieved May 29, 2010.
- ^ "The Fear Factor: Hartford Doctor David Tolin Stars In New VH1 Show On OCD". Hartford Courant. May 26, 2010. http://www.ctnow.com/entertainment/tv/hc-ocd-project-0526-20100526,0,2853633.story. Retrieved May 30, 2010.
- ^ "Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)". International Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation. 2010. http://ocfoundation.org/CBT.aspx. Retrieved May 30, 2010.
- ^ "Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder". American Psychiatric Association. 2007. http://www.psychiatryonline.com/content.aspx?aID=149759. Retrieved May 30, 2010.
- ^ a b Smith, Leo (27 May 2010). "Mind Games Reality Series Offers Help to Patients with Osessive-Compulsive Disorder". Los Angeles Daily News: p. L1. http://dailynews.com/lalife/ci_15174717. Retrieved 2 June 2010.
- ^ a b Hinckley, David (26 May 2010). "Scary Trips Along One-Track Minds". New York Daily News: p. 88. http://nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2010/05/26/2010-05-26_scary_trips_along_onetrack_minds.html. Retrieved 2 June 2010.
- ^ Dr. Tolin's blog, ep.6
External links
Official website