Brown said individuals with scrupulosity may start with an anxiety disorder or general OCD that “attaches itself” to their ...

In children with anorexia nervosa or other restrictive eating disorders, changes in the brain’s outer layer don’t seem to be ...

A ‘cannabis use disorder’ can make it difficult to control how often or how much cannabis you use. Here are some of the ...

Essentially, you could be managing people (or situations) in an attempt to make life safe and predictable. But as you might ...

Researchers have demonstrated a specific type of genetic variation in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for the first time using advanced DNA sequencing technology. The findings support previous ...

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 (Remmerswaal et al ...

Dr. Osada says, "This research paves the way for targeted therapeutic and rehabilitation strategies for conditions such as ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and impulse control disorders.

Trichotillomania, or hair pulling, is common in OCD but can also be a part of other disorders. Learn why, possible treatments, and more here.

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder treatment usually involves talk therapy, but there is limited evidence drugs may help too.

An emerging brain stimulation method could be the next great asset to treating obsessive-compulsive disorder in over two million adults in the United States.

I didn’t know who to talk to. But it wasn’t on my radar to think about this as OCD. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a significant mental health diagnosis in the 21st century.