In a recent cohort study published in the British Medical Journal, researchers investigated the risk of cause-specific and all-cause mortality in Swedish individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder ...

Whenever one speaks of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), it is common to imagine a person washing their hands multiple times a day, one who keeps cleaning living spaces or constantly checking if ...

Researchers may have found a new way to target the sources of certain brain disorders. In a study led by scientists at Mass General Brigham, deep brain stimulation (DBS) was able to pinpoint ...

Compulsively counting objects or actions is a common symptom of OCD. Exposure therapy can help you develop coping mechanisms when you encounter triggers. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a ...

OCD can have a significant impact on relationships and other aspects of daily life. Individuals may experience isolation and have reduced opportunities for social connection due to symptoms. Obsessive ...

A client arrives at the clinic to explore her relationship with her significant other and determine its suitability for her. Over several sessions, the client and the therapist examine the ...

Religious OCD, or scrupulosity, is a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) where a person experiences obsessions and compulsions that fixate on religion or morality. Treatment can involve ...

After childbirth, worrying thoughts may start to pop up in your mind. These thoughts may repeat frequently or progressively get worse. If you’re a new mom, you may feel a constant urge to make sure ...