Jana K. Hoffman

Jana K. Hoffman

Jana Hoffman is a writer, editor and storyteller based in San Francisco. She is currently working as a copywriter at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Outside of work, she is a trained volunteer for Crisis Text Line and has been open about her experiences with mental health.

Available Articles

Using ERP Therapy and Meditation to Treat Scrupulosity OCD

One woman's story of her evolving intrusive thoughts and the methods she discovered to treat them.

Written by Jana K. Hoffman

OCD is More than Compulsive Behavior

While the media focuses on the behavioral side of OCD, sufferers struggle with dark and intrusive thoughts that need attention.

Written by Jana K. Hoffman

Let's Talk OCD: Rose Cartwright's Movement towards Pure O Acceptance

The author's firsthand account of living with Pure OCD gives a unique insight into the disorder and has inspired others to share their stories.

Written by Jana K. Hoffman

Let's Talk OCD: Rose Cartwright's Movement towards Pure O Acceptance

A Couple's Experience with Intrusive Violent Thoughts

NPR's podcast Dark Thoughts gives an emotional look into the life of a man with harm OCD and the methods he and his wife found to treat it.

Written by Jana K. Hoffman

Creating a Safe Classroom

Tips for coping with OCD in a school environment for parents, teachers, and students.

Written by Jana K. Hoffman

Characterizing Pure O

The differences between OCD and Pure O, and why OCD doesn't always mean compulsive rituals.

Written by Jana K. Hoffman

Understanding the Science of OCD

Dr. Steven Phillipson explains what causes fears and intrusive thoughts in the brain's of Pure O sufferers.

Written by Jana K. Hoffman

Making Healthy Diet & Exercise Choices

How food and exercise can impact your fight against chronic mental disorders.

Written by Jana K. Hoffman

Living with Intrusive Thoughts

Dr. Steven Phillipson explains Pure OCD, its symptoms, and the many shapes and forms it comes in.

Written by Jana K. Hoffman

Identifying OCD in Children

Why detecting OCD early is crucial and the right questions to ask a child who might be suffering.

Written by Jana K. Hoffman

Finding Release Through Art Therapy

The positive effects that art creation can have on those suffering from anxiety disorders.

Written by Jana K. Hoffman

Being Mindful & Letting Go

How mindfulness and meditation can benefit sufferers of OCD.

Written by Jana K. Hoffman

Choosing ERP Therapy

Dr. Steven Phillipson explains Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy and how it is used to treat OCD.

Written by Jana K. Hoffman

Intrusive Thoughts, Pure O and More with Dr. Steven Phillipson, PH.D.

An in-depth interview that covers life with intrusive thoughts, the science of OCD, ERP therapy, OCD in children, mindful living, and treatment methods.

Written by Jana K. Hoffman

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