The National Institute of Mental Health calls OCD a "common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder" that often interferes with ...

Symptoms of OCD can vary but may include frequent counting, repeatedly checking on the same things (that doors are locked, lights are off, etc.), obsessive cleaning and hygiene habits, recurring ...

They cause you distress, and interrupt your time and your life. If you think you may have symptoms of OCD, see a doctor or mental health provider. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) The ...

While the exact causes of OCD are complex and multifaceted, research shows that trauma can act as a significant trigger, ...

A taxi driver who suffered with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) from the age of 15 has thanked the NHS Talking Therapies ...

12] as OCD patients with schizotypal symptoms have poorer insight and lower functioning than OCD patients without such symptoms. However, there are discrepant findings. One study found that ...

PANDAS may occur when a child suddenly and dramatically has OCD or tic-related symptoms following a strep infection. The symptoms appear to happen extremely sudden and may cause the child to become ...

Is your child or teen dealing with anxiety, OCD, or depression? Do they feel frustrated, sad, stuck, irritable, and lonely? Symptoms like poor school performance, family conflicts, weak peer ties ...

Researchers identified the most effective screening tools and treatment options for children with obsessive compulsive ...

Although obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be treated, research has shown that people with the disorder tend to have a lower quality of life than neurotypical people. Many struggle to achieve ...