The holidays can exacerbate symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder but new research into its causes is leading to greater ...

Art challenges others to confront their fears and suffering.

For Millennials and Gen Z, "OCD" might seem like a trendy buzzword for an obsession with cleanliness. But hold on—there's so ...

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a treatment for symptoms of trauma. Some limited research suggests it could also help with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

Anxiety disorders are common worldwide. While therapy and medication are traditional treatments, alternative therapies can be a valuable addition for managing mild anxiety. These methods aim to reduce ...

When a patient’s anxiety manifests as persistent fears about their health, it can make them difficult to treat.

Separation anxiety is an anxiety disorder. A person may develop extreme ... CBT is often the first line of treatment for separation anxiety. This therapy aims to help people identify the thoughts ...

In past trials, ketamine intravenous treatment has shown promise, with 64% of depression patients in trials experiencing ...

A groundbreaking discovery has highlighted lithium—a drug long used to treat bipolar disorder and depression—as a potential ...

Scratching is a natural response to irritation, but when it becomes a persistent habit, it may signal deeper psychological ...

depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is both common and commonly misunderstood. At least 1 per cent of people worldwide suffer from this disorder, the US-based International OCD ...