A common belief is that compulsive behaviors trap people in a “habit loop” that takes over self-control. New research, however, suggests this explanation may be incomplete. For many years, compulsive ...

No single gene causes OCD, but identifying the genetic markers linked to the condition can help clarify how it develops. Viktoria Ruban/iStock via Getty Images Plus Obsessive compulsive disorder has ...

Hoarding Disorder (HD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are distinct yet interrelated psychiatric conditions that share elements of compulsive behaviour. HD is primarily defined by a persistent ...

Around 2% of the global population struggles with obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD. That's roughly 163 million people who go through cycles... This researcher wants to expand treatment for ...

Researchers are recruiting youths (8-17 years) with OCD or symptoms of OCD for a treatment research study. The primary purpose of this study is to learn whether personalized assessment of ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric condition that affects nearly 1 to 2% of the world’s population. Evidence shows genetics can contribute to OCD diagnosis, but researchers still ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) impacts approximately 2% of the global population, often preventing individuals from living life to their full potential. The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation ...

Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is a form of therapy used to treat people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Research shows that it may effectively reduce symptoms and improve quality of ...

Compulsive Buying Disorder (CBD) is increasingly recognised as a behavioural addiction characterized by persistent and excessive purchasing behaviours that result in significant distress, impaired ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. No single gene causes OCD, but identifying the genetic markers linked to the condition can help clarify how it develops. Viktoria ...