Researchers from Yale University have discovered a potential cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in some children, ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is associated with unwanted recurring thoughts or images (obsessions), and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) intended to relieve the obsessive thoughts.

The most popular OCD treatment, exposure-response prevention, teaches you to desensitize yourself to the terror of whatever ...

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

Cognitive behavioral therapy reduces the severity of obsessive compulsive disorder in children and adolescents, according to a new review. This form of treatment helps relieve the overall distress ...

Actress Julianne Moore has revealed that having children saved her from her OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). The 50-year-old mum-of-two admitted it was her son and daughter who helped her to relax ...

including "children, adolescents and adults alike." Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a mental health disorder ...

“All of a sudden my very neurodivergent child became neurotypical, like overnight once he was put on these steroids. I said ...

An estimate of 1 in 40 adults and 1 in 100 children in the United States has OCD. Having some levels of anxiety is normal, and even healthy for a person to have. But when extreme fear or worry is ...

Catherine Benfield wasn't diagnosed with OCD until she was 31, after she had her first child, though it would appear she's had it all her life. She recovered with the help of therapy - and by ...

Evaluation of the Modified Social Anxiety Questionnaire for Children: Exploring Psychometrics of a More Inclusive Measure. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, Vol. 46, Issue. 3, p.