Many of us have rituals or habits to cope with worry that give us more of a sense of control. But here’s when they might be ...

Beyond simple quirks and preferences, OCD creates a debilitating cycle of unwanted thoughts and ritualistic behaviors that can hijack everyday life. This mental health condition affects approximately ...

Have you ever seen someone washing their hands again and again, or obsessively arranging things in a straight line? Do they get uncomfortable if a bedsheet isn’t perfectly tucked or if an object is ...

OCD can have a significant impact on relationships and other aspects of daily life. Individuals may experience isolation and have reduced opportunities for social connection due to symptoms. Obsessive ...

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 ...

Why are some behaviors so incredibly difficult to change? This is a mystery to all of us--to the general public, to patients, and to professionals including physicians and therapists and educators.