OCD is not merely a quirk or a preference for orderliness; it is a clinical disorder rooted in the brain's circuitry, particularly involving areas responsible for habit formation and fear response ...

The Counseling Psychology Department at Santa Clara University is conducting a research study focused on supporting young children with anxiety-related traits. We're exploring how digital tools-like ...

Those who experience the paralyzing psychological and social effects of obsessive-compulsive disorder can often find relief in cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT. But not everyone who may benefit ...

Professor Georgina Krebs, from the UCL Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, has joined an international team of researchers who have been awarded £2.2m in Wellcome funding to use AI to ...

Treatment-resistant OCD occurs when standard therapies do not provide adequate relief from obsessive-compulsive symptoms. While many people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) improve ...

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Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and is based on lived experience and research. It is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice. If you or someone you know is ...

Anxiety is likely the most common difficulty reported by clients I meet. Whether it is anxiety due to life circumstances or a health condition, the on-edge, in-your-face experience can be highly ...

Contamination OCD is a subtype, or “theme,” of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It includes persistent fear of contamination and an overwhelming need to clean oneself and objects. OCD involves ...

Although anger is not a core symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it is a common experience in people with OCD. OCD involves intrusive thoughts and feelings, and a person uses compulsive ...