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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder affects up to 10 million Americans, according to the International OCD Foundation. Experts say the disorder can manifest in ways beyond the common ...

The chains of habit are too weak to be felt, until they are too strong to be broken. —Samuel Johnson, 1789 We can now safely say that, worldwide, there are millions of people affected by ...

A team of researchers surgically implanted brain stimulators in patients with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to not only treat their disabling symptoms but also – for the first time – to ...

Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. The obsessive-compulsive and related disorders chapter in the DSM-5 adds four items including substance/medication-induced obsessive-compulsive and related ...

People with OCD are known for being clean, but for people who experience it, it's about a lot more than getting the dirt off their hands. Clinical psychologist, Brodrick Brown, said OCD is when a ...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by recurring obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, it ...

A new study reveals that certain brain regions are more active in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) during ...

Using a high-powered MRI scanner, scientists have discovered an imbalance between neurochemicals in parts of OCD patients’ brains key to decision-making and habit. Chemical imbalances were related to ...