Explore the reality of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), its misunderstandings, and how new treatments can offer a way out ...

People with OCD are known for being clean, but for people who experience it, it's about a lot more than getting the dirt off their hands. Clinical psychologist, Brodrick Brown, said OCD is when a ...

The chains of habit are too weak to be felt, until they are too strong to be broken. —Samuel Johnson, 1789 We can now safely say that, worldwide, there are millions of people affected by ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder also known as ...

Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. The obsessive-compulsive and related disorders chapter in the DSM-5 adds four items including substance/medication-induced obsessive-compulsive and related ...

Overthinking and OCD can look similar but work very differently. A mental health expert explains the key signs, emotional ...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by recurring obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, it ...

Key points Obsessive-compulsive disorder is considered the fourth-most-common mental illness in many Western countries. Patients or medics regularly fail to recognise the disorder's symptoms, ...

July 15, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is far more than a penchant for cleanliness or a preference for organization—it’s a complex mental health condition that ...

Using a high-powered MRI scanner, scientists have discovered an imbalance between neurochemicals in parts of OCD patients’ brains key to decision-making and habit. Chemical imbalances were related to ...