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Frederick Aardema is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Addiction Studies at the University of Montreal. In 2009, he joined the Research Center of the University Institute of Mental Health of Montreal (CR-IUSMM) with funding from the FRQS and CIHR. Aardema’s research interests focus on individuals suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). As one of the founders of Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) for OCD, he is dedicated to the development, validation, and dissemination of this novel therapeutic approach to provide effective, evidence-based treatment options for patients with OCD. Aardema directs the Laboratory for Research on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (LRTOC), and his work includes psychometric, experimental research, and treatment efficacy studies. He is currently conducting a large-scale randomized clinical trial comparing I-CBT to Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) across Quebec, also exploring new interventions tailored for patients who do not respond well to standard treatments. His program emphasizes the integration of clinical, experimental psychology, and behavioral change research to enhance the understanding and treatment of OCD and related disorders.
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