Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that affects not only adults but even kids and teens, disrupting their daily activities. People with OCD usually have uncontrollable, ...

Trying to control others by imposing rigid rules, demanding conformity, micromanaging tasks, or punishing deviation is more characteristic of OCPD than OCD.

Up to 10 million Americans live with OCD, yet only one in six receive a correct diagnosis. As a result, 95% of people in the U.S. with OCD do not receive the most effective treatment, despite strong ...

OCD can make daily life overwhelming for children, but a supportive home environment can make a significant difference. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition consisting of ...

OCD is an anxiety disorder that causes repetitive thoughts or sensations (obsessions), which lead the patients to do something repeatedly (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions interfere with ...

A new study suggests that a moderate dose of psilocybin can effectively reduce symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder for ...

Maybe you’ve noticed your child doing repetitive behaviors or being overly concerned with safety—and wondered if it’s more than a personality quirk. Because obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can ...

Dozens of people took part in a walk to raise awareness of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) this Saturday. The ...

Some quirks can be chalked up to preference, but others can signal OCD. June 14, 2013— -- intro: Hooked on hand sanitizer? Closet organized to a T? Quirks like this can usually be chalked up to ...

During a recent interview, “America’s Got Talent” judge Howie Mandel has opened up about his diagnosis with ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms, such as intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors, may worsen with age if an individual does not undergo treatment. OCD is a mental health condition ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and alcohol use have a complex relationship. You may be more likely to develop alcohol use disorder (AUD) when living with OCD. Drinking can potentially make ...