As with some disorders not well understood by the public, OCD carries a plethora of social stigmas. Those who have OCD often do not seek treatment and attempt to hide their symptoms. However, this ...

Treatment for OCD can be delivered through outpatient therapy, via an intensive outpatient therapy program (IOP), or at a residential treatment center. Some people can also benefit from self-help in ...

A new study supports previous research that exposure and response prevention (ERP) for obsessive-compulsive disorder is ...

Our review covers the most effective therapy for OCD, what to look for in a potential therapist, and the benefits of online vs. in-person treatment.

This festive season, you may be spending time with loved ones who suffer from mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is both common and ...

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Recent advancements in brain surgery have mitigated the taboo surrounding psychiatric brain surgery, with deep brain ...

These include PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and certain eating disorders. Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is in the latter category. The National Institute of Mental Health calls ...

The Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders, Inc. was founded in response to the lack of expertise and successful treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In 1994, upon completing her ...