Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a severe and disabling disorder characterized by intrusive disturbing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors to deal with these thoughts (compulsions).

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder that affects countless children and adolescents. In fact, OCD is estimated to affect over one million children and adolescents in the United States ...

In the new documentary 'Being Eddie', Eddie Murphy opens up about dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder as a child and ...

Some quirks can be chalked up to preference, but others can signal OCD. June 14, 2013— -- intro: Hooked on hand sanitizer? Closet organized to a T? Quirks like this can usually be chalked up to ...

What is OCD? Maintaining cleanliness is a commendable practice, but when it becomes excessive and disrupts daily activities, it may indicate a mental health issue known as obsessive-compulsive ...

Eddie Murphy shared insight into his journey with obsessive-compulsive disorder in his new documentary Being Eddie, tracing ...

Roughly 163 million people experience obsessive-compulsive disorder and its associated cycles of obsessions and compulsions. They have unwanted intrusive thoughts, images or urges; they also do ...

A systematic review published today in Psychedelics by Mr. James Gattuso and colleagues at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health synthesizes clinical and preclinical evidence on ...

Psychiatrist Dr. Walid Sarhan warns against ignoring cases of hair-pulling obsession (Trichotillomania), pointing out that it ...

A look at Charlize Theron and more stars who have obsessive compulsive disorder. March 22, 2012 — -- intro: New mother Charlize Theron may have a tougher time than other new moms adjusting to her ...