Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a severe and disabling disorder characterized by intrusive disturbing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors to deal with these thoughts (compulsions).

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder that affects countless children and adolescents. In fact, OCD is estimated to affect over one million children and adolescents in the United States ...

A new study provides the first direct evidence that experiencing acute trauma can cause the onset of obsessive-compulsive ...

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In the aftermath of the October 7th attacks in Israel, a team of psychologists and psychiatrists noticed an unsettling ...

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 ...

Roughly 163 million people experience obsessive-compulsive disorder and its associated cycles of obsessions and compulsions. They have unwanted intrusive thoughts, images or urges; they also do ...

A look at Charlize Theron and more stars who have obsessive compulsive disorder. March 22, 2012 — -- intro: New mother Charlize Theron may have a tougher time than other new moms adjusting to her ...

GoodRx reports women spend over 50% more than men on mental health medications, totaling $5.4 billion vs. $3.6 billion in ...