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

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness that affects about 1% of the US population. OCD is made up of two distinct symptoms: obsession and compulsions. Although rare, someone can ...

The holidays can exacerbate symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder but new research into its causes is leading to greater understanding This festive season, you may be spending time with loved ones ...

Serotonin reuptake inhibitors and behavioral therapy constitute the standard treatment for OCD, but many patients show no response. Substantial decreases in obsessive–compulsive symptoms during ...