While OCD can look different from person to person, there are a few different types of thoughts and behaviors that suggest you might have it. Here are some of the most common.

Reducing Shame and Stigma: Children with OCD tendencies often feel ashamed of their behaviors. Open discussions can demystify these tendencies and reduce stigma, making them more likely to seek help.

Although less common, adults can also develop sudden OCD symptoms. It may have links to infections, autoimmune responses, or other neurological conditions that affect brain function.

It’s common for parents to experience oppositional behavior from children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders. One reason is that stopping the accommodation of ...

While OCPD and OCD share similarities, they are two distinct conditions. They both involve rigid behaviors and fixations. However, they each affect a person and their daily life differently.

Researchers identify neural biomarkers for OCD, linking obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions to brain activity for ...

Denise Richards' daughter Sami Sheen shares a personal health battle that's been affecting her daily life in surprising ways.

Publication Ameis SH et al.A Diffusion Tensor Imaging Study in Children With ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, OCD, and Matched Controls: Distinct and Non-Distinct White Matter Disruption and ...