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Zachary David Westerbeck

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Self Help, Psychology, Young Adult

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Zach Westerbeck is an engaging mental health public speaker, college success coach, and a certified Mental Health First Aid professional with a passion for helping college students and organizations understand the complexities of depression and anxiety in the modern world.

In 2016, he experienced crippling depression and anxiety for the first time in his life. During this time period, he had thoughts of suicide and felt alone, scared, and unsure about his future. He suffered in silence for over a year before finally seeking help. This is why it is his mission to erase the stigma and normalize mental health issues by sharing his story with as many students and corporations as possible. His goal is to make the uncomfortable conversation around ...more

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Understanding the OCD Cycle

For those of us living with OCD, it often feels like we’re trapped in a cycle—constantly fighting our intrusive thoughts and feelings, yet getting pulled back in time and time again. The cycle is predictable and relentless. But the good news is that by understanding this cycle and implementing key strategies, we can start to break free and reclaim control over our lives.

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Zachary David Westerbeck wrote a new blog post Breaking Free from Self-Harm OCD Living with Self-Harm OCD can be an incredibly painful experience, both physically and emotionally. It’s one of the most misunderstood subtypes of OCD Read more of this blog post »
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“We are all affected by brain health, and therefore we need to learn how to empathize with and support each other through our struggles.”
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“Meditation is exercise for your brain, the same way that lifting weights is exercise for your muscles.”
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“It's okay to not be okay. Period.”
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