PEOPLE often claim to be “a little bit OCD” if they like a spotless kitchen or get stressed when their desk isn’t in order.

When do food and eating rituals signal an eating disorder, and when is it OCD? The distinction is critical—and frequently ...

OCD is a relatively common disorder that arises in childhood, but some subtypes are signs of a brain in distress. Learn more ...

You’re organized, tidy, and clean. None of those things means you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Here are the OCD facts to know.

A recent study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology has offered encouraging preliminary findings for individuals ...

According to the APA, ERP is the first-line treatment for OCD. In ERP, a therapist gradually exposes a person to situations that trigger their obsessions while encouraging them not to engage in ...

This review considers current knowledge of causes and mechanisms underlying OCD, as well as assessment and treatment. Issues relating to differential diagnosis are summarised, including the challenges ...

He also wants to encourage other people with OCD to try therapy, and said people shouldn't be held back by their preconceptions about it. "The simplest way of putting it is, what have you got to ...

In rare cases, people will not leave their homes. With OCD causing additional challenges in life, it is important it gets treated. One treatment for OCD is called exposure and response prevention (ERP ...

Allan Bell, 59, said he was a "completely different person" since accessing therapy A taxi driver who suffered with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) from the age of 15 has thanked the NHS ...

More research is needed into the possible relationship between OCD and sleep disturbances. Medications Used in the Treatment of OCD A variety of treatment options are available for OCD. Selective ...

OCD, or Obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a serious mental health issue that causes a person to have undesired thoughts.