17 resources for Contamination OCD

Contamination OCD centers on fears of germs, illness, dirt or chemicals, and the washing, cleaning and avoiding that follow. A compulsion brings relief for a short time, so the cycle keeps repeating. Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is the approach designed to break that cycle.

Curated contamination OCD resources reviewed by the Bia clinical team: research papers, books, communities, podcasts, and tools we recommend. Filter by audience (yourself, a parent, a therapist, a teacher) and resource type below.

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Contamination OCD Severity Quiz

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Get a quick idea of the severity of your phobia with this quiz.

Step-by-Step Hierarchy Builder

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Set your goals, then get automatic suggestions for incremental steps. In a few clicks, build a plan for taking your life back from fear.

Therapists Who Treat Contamination OCD

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Finding a quality therapist is a challenge. Bia's free directory connects you with experienced, qualified therapists.

Bia for School

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Bia for Schools provides parents and counselors with tools to get anxious students back to school.

Search for a Therapist Near You

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An interactive tool that helps you search for, email, and establish a good fit with a therapist.

Actualization - A Short Film about Emetophobia

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Actualization is a surreal short film about one woman confronting her greatest fear: vomiting. This film turns an invisible phobia into something tangible, visceral, and cathartic.

Bia - Interactive Recovery for Anxiety, Phobia, and OCD

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Learn about anxiety, skills to overcome it, and practice in short daily activities for children and adults.

Bia Recovery Community

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Bia is a unique community that is entirely focused on recovery. Get inspired by others, share your wins, and join community recovery challenges.

Is it Just Me?

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Anxiety makes us feel alone, but chances are it's not just you. Answer questions in this survey and see results from others around the world.

Therapist Reach Out Email Template

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Our automatic template builds you the perfect email for reaching out to new therapists, asking all the questions you need.

Research Library

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A list of published and peer reviewed contamination OCD research.

TEDx - Rethinking anxiety: Learning to face fear

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Dr. Huebner explores the difference between fear and danger, and how exposure can undo the anxiety avoidance has developed.

The ERP Shopping List

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A shopping list for therapists, parents, and individuals working on exposure practice.

Create Custom Exposure Exercises

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Create step-by-step guided exposure exercises with custom text, images, and videos, in just a few clicks. Great for parents or therapists.

Curated Exposure Content Library

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A curated library of exposure content for therapists, including text, images, audio, video, and activities for all stages of recovery.

Therapy Toolbox

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A set of interactive tools to stay present and process anxiety.

In Crisis?

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Resources for you or someone you know in crisis.

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About These Resources

This page is designed to be a hub of recovery resources for all audiences. Use the filters to narrow your search.

This page features resources from Bia (this website) as well as resources from a variety of authors, websites, and experts. A resource being linked from this page does not mean we are affiliated with that resource.

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