When most people hear "obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)," images of cleanliness rituals or repetitive checking may come to mind. Yet there's a less widely known but clinically recognised aspect of ...

In recent years, the concept of “Relationship OCD (ROCD)” has emerged in scientific literature, media, and within therapeutic circles. It characterizes individuals who exhibit intense preoccupation ...

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 ...

Howie Mandel wasn’t diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) until his 40s, but he says the condition profoundly impacted his entire life. “I don’t remember not experiencing OCD,” the ...

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Contamination OCD is a subtype, or “theme,” of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It includes persistent fear of contamination and an overwhelming need to clean oneself and objects. OCD involves ...

Here's a thought experiment: don't think about a panda. Did it work? Or are you thinking about a panda? I'm assuming, now that you've read the word panda for the third time, that you're thinking about ...

A new study reveals that certain brain regions are more active in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) during cognitively demanding tasks. The findings could help inform new ways in which ...