Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is a clinical mental health disorder that warrants medical intervention. It is a lot ...

Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) negatively impacts the lives of millions of people worldwide, but more effective ...

Researchers examined the DNA of over 53,000 people with OCD and over 2 million people without OCD, gathering data that could one day improve treatment.

Individuals with checking OCD experience overwhelming urges to repeatedly check things, such as locked doors, appliances being turned off, or tasks being completed correctly. Obsessive-compulsive ...

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses magnetic fields to stimulate specific areas of the brain. It’s shown promise in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), including cases that may not ...

Body awareness obsessive-compulsive disorder is a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in which a person experiences a distressing preoccupation with their bodily processes or physical ...

While EMDR was originally developed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), emerging research suggests it’s also an effective therapy for OCD. EMDR is a form of therapy that typically involves ...

A young woman meticulously arranges the food on her plate, ensuring that each bite is symmetrical before she allows herself to eat. Another counts calories obsessively, unable to deviate from her ...

Two new studies show associations between screen time and behavioral and psychological risks for children, adding to a growing body of evidence that excessive use of smartphones and other devices can ...