Those who experience the paralyzing psychological and social effects of obsessive-compulsive disorder can often find relief ...

They can’t conceive of primarily obsessional obsessive-compulsive disorder, where the worries never transmute into a physical ...

A common belief is that compulsive behaviors trap people in a “habit loop” that takes over self-control. New research, however, suggests this explanation may be incomplete. For many years, compulsive ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) occurs when obsessions (persistent, unwanted thoughts) trigger anxiety, causing you to repeatedly engage in compulsions (specific behaviors) to find relief. These ...

Healthcare professionals outline that OCD can affect a significant portion of the time of people who are experiencing this ...

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is a chronic condition in which a person demonstrates an excessive focus on details, order and rules, and the need to achieve a perfect outcome, often ...

Amanda Seyfried recently opened up about a disorder she was diagnosed with at the age of 19. The “Mean Girls” star sat for an exclusive interview with Vogue magazine, which was published on Thursday 8 ...

Amanda Seyfried is embracing her mental health journey two decades after getting diagnosed with OCD. The Testament of Ann Lee ...

Karli Bossman's behavior changed instantly from happy to afraid of socks. Oct. 5, 2011— -- Karli Bossman was a happy 5-year-old from Clayton, N.C., who loved going to kindergarten -- until one ...

Luke Combs is getting candid about his private mental health journey. The “Beautiful Crazy” singer recently opened up about his struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), including how the ...

Out-of-control sexual behaviors have existed throughout history, yet their official recognition only came much later. Some of the old terms you might have heard include satyriasis, nymphomania, and ...