Professor Caleb Lack

10/24/2026

Stress? We have it.

The sad thing is that these things do NOT have to be stressors for most Americans. We have great research on governmental policies that can reduce or eliminate these stressors - namely universal health care, higher minimum wages, better education, and progressive taxation of the ultra wealthy - but we as a nation have been failed by our elected officials for 40+ years in this regard.

Remember to vote for the future you want to see, when you head to the polls soon.

What’s stressing most Americans?

According to APA’s 2026 Stress in America survey, the cost of living tops the list—cited by nearly 8 in 10 adults—followed closely by concerns about the future of the nation.

Explore the full findings: https://at.apa.org/b6c116

10/23/2026

I was very happy to welcome a new friend to the office this week. Now when someone asks if I have a brain, I can confidently point and say “Yes!”

Get your own Tricky, Sticky, Picky Brain from my amazing colleague Dr Marni Jacob, to go with her great book for kids with OCD!

10/23/2026

We currently have no waitlist for evaluations done by our school psychology graduate students! And we have some wonderful groups starting soon for folks needing some support in that way.

10/20/2026

EBP or G**O.

¿Es suficiente tener buenas intenciones para ayudar a nuestros pacientes? ¿Cómo sabemos si lo que hacemos en terapia realmente funciona?
Hoy vamos a compartir una reflexión del Dr. Caleb Lack, psicólogo clínico y profesor de la Universidad Central de Oklahoma, quien nos invita a reflexionar y nos recuerda algo fundamental: la psicoterapia debe basarse en ciencia y en tratamientos que hayan demostrado su eficacia y contar con evidencia que respalde las decisiones clínicas.

10/17/2026

Thanks to all the attendees at my PESI webinar yesterday! The on demand version should be up in a few weeks, just in time for your traditional family’s Thanksgiving buying of CEUs! 🦃

All PESI trainings of mine are here - https://www.pesi.com/speaker/caleb-lack-2532302/?srsltid=AfmBOop6N3NPYTUmQVrx5qRCPcN7byTZ6sGuSHPFKCOJU9_qg2r8rqDF

10/13/2026

If you're looking for an update on what's new with treating youth who have anxiety and OCD, my friend and colleague Dr. Joe McGuire will be doing a free 1 hour webinar on this Friday, October 16!

This presentation highlights how innovative technologies can help address persistent challenges in the delivery of evidence-based treatments for childhood obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders. Drawing on research from Dr. McGuire's clinical research program, the presentation rev...

10/13/2026

My colleague Dr Jacob has the cutest brains for sale this week!

I'm very excited to share the launch of the 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘆, 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘆, 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻®, a unique plush character and companion item to the book, "What to Do When You Have a Tricky, Sticky, Picky Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Strategies to Help Kids with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder" (available wherever books are sold). The plush character helps children and adolescents externalize their OCD and talk back to unhelpful thoughts and worries. It also serves to provide comfort to kids who may be struggling with OCD or anxiety, enable them to have more self-compassion, and remind them that they are not alone (at any point, hundreds of kids across the world with OCD could be snuggling with the same Tricky, Sticky, Picky Brain® plush!). It's also a great tool for clinicians to use for psychoeducation about anxiety, OCD, and for conversations about thoughts and feelings! Safety Tested & CPSIA Compliant. I am hopeful that the Tricky, Sticky, Picky Brain® will help spread awareness about OCD!

𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 - 𝗢𝗖𝗗 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞!
In recognition of OCD Awareness Week (October 11–17, 2026), get $𝟱 𝗢𝗙𝗙 the Tricky, Sticky, Picky Brain® Plush!
Regularly $30 → Now $25! Shipping calculated separately.
Use promo code 𝗢𝗖𝗗𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at checkout.
Promo valid October 11–17, 2026.

Click the link below to learn more and order your own Tricky, Sticky, Picky Brain®
https://trickystickypicky.etsy.com/listing/4419081538/tricky-sticky-picky-brain-plush-stuffed

Purchase the book here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683738888?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

10/08/2026

Thanks for having me on, it was great to chat with friends Jon and Amitai about science, pseudoscience, and OCD!

10/08/2026

Yet more data showing that our smartphones are not helping our mental health (I tell you as you likely read this on your smartphone!).

“…finding that blocking mobile internet for 2 weeks reduces smartphone use and improves subjective well-being (SWB) (including life satisfaction and positive affect), mental health (more than antidepressants), and sustained attention (as much as being 10 years younger). Despite the many benefits mobile internet offers, reducing the constant connection to the digital world can have large positive effects.”

Read more - https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/4/2/pgaf017/8016017