The Mayo Clinic defines obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as: “Unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions).” OCD is a form of anxiety disorder ...
Dr. Michael Alcée encourages a more compassionate approach to OCD, one that honors creativity, emotional depth, and ...
Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney, who was diagnosed with OCD when she was 10, explains when you should seek help.
If you listen closely, off in the distance, you can hear the gentle flutter of Cupid’s wings heralding in the annual celebration of all things love, St Valentine’s Day. Then again, if you are someone ...
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 ...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be disabling without treatment. Learn more about when and how to seek professional help.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can affect children and adults. Obsessive thoughts are difficult to spot, but compulsive behaviors are usually more obvious. OCD often develops between the ages of ...
Scientists have identified the first brainwave biomarkers for OCD, opening the door to personalized, on-demand brain stimulation that targets distressing compulsive behaviors as they arise.
Researchers studying obsessive-compulsive disorder have identified a specific brain signal that appears to precede the onset ...