Even if you mean well, these phrases usually hurt more than they help. Here’s what to say instead to show a loved one with OCD you’re there for them.

Many people think they're a little "OCD." But there are many misconceptions about this serious psychological disorder.

In “How to Hide in Plain Sight,” author Emma Noyes begins with a note of her personal experience with OCD and how it influenced her novel. When describing her first onset of symptoms as a child, she ...

America’s Got Talent judge Howie Mandel is known for his stand-up, voice acting and TV-hosting gigs. But he’s also made a name for himself in the mental health field, thanks to his advocacy and ...

Obsessions and compulsions in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) vary between people and may focus on one or more themes. The term “taboo OCD” refers to OCD themes that center around socially ...

Question: What do all these people have in common? I’m afraid of dogs and can’t be in the same room with them I am terrified to take a walk in the park. My wife might be cheating on me. I am unable to ...

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) involves stimulating certain parts of your brain with implanted electrodes. It’s a promising treatment for treatment-resistant OCD. The main treatments for OCD are talk ...

Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) negatively impacts the lives of millions of people worldwide, but more effective treatments could be on the way after researchers were able to identify specific ...