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 ...

PATCH is part of the University of Pennsylvania’s health system. “I’m an OCD specialist. I’ve been working with kids with OCD for almost 13 years,” Becker-Haimes said. “It still took ...

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 ...

Studies show that longer ERP sessions (usually between 60 and 90 minutes) are more effective at reducing symptoms of OCD and ...

Exposure response prevention with or without an SSRI should be the first-line treatment for OCD. Researchers identified the most effective screening tools and treatment options for children with ...

The National Institute of Mental Health calls OCD a "common, chronic ... affects some 1-3% of the global population, including "children, adolescents and adults alike." The condition is a ...

Free group open to Adults (18+) with OCD and OC Related Disorders. We welcome attendees at any stage of recovery (e.g., recently diagnosed, in treatment, not in treatment). Group structured around ...

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 ...

One anxiety disorder in particular is known as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Characterized by a persistent need to check things, perform routines, or rituals, or by repetitive (often negative) ...

The truth is that Gonzalez is open about having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and it’s worthwhile to discuss what that is, and importantly what it is not. For Zane Gonzalez, it doesn't ...