Trying to control others by imposing rigid rules, demanding conformity, micromanaging tasks, or punishing deviation is more ...

Up to 10 million Americans live with OCD, yet only one in six receive a correct diagnosis. As a result, 95% of people in the ...

A new scientific review suggests that OCD could be divided into five biological subtypes, revealing key clues for its ...

My daughter has compulsive tendencies but also oppositional behavior, meaning we fight efforts to help her. What strategies might we use to help her stop despite her fighting us? —A concerned parent ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can affect children and adults. Obsessive thoughts are difficult to spot, but compulsive behaviors are usually more obvious. OCD often develops between the ages of ...

Does your mind feel like it never shuts off? Do you feel stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break—like overthinking, avoiding, or needing things to feel “just right”? Maybe you're exhausted from ...

Caregiver discrimination also know as Family Responsibilities Discrimation (FRD). This refers to prejudice or unfair ...

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 ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may develop during childhood. But OCD in children may be challenging to recognize because their behaviors may be mistaken for a part of typical development. Share ...

I have a deaf, wonderful Aussie mix, about 7 months old. He has one eye that works. I can see he is beginning to show some OCD-like behaviors, as in he is obsessed with shadows and would chase them ...