A scoping review of seven studies plus one abstract identified menopause-associated OCD onset in 5% of women reporting onset and symptom worsening in 27% of those reporting change. Reproductive ...

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 ...

Intrusive thoughts about harm to yourself or others can be a type of OCD known as harm OCD. Therapies like exposure and response prevention (ERP) can help you learn how to cope with this disorder.

Although obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be treated, research has shown that people with the disorder tend to have a lower quality of life than neurotypical people (Remmerswaal et al., 2016).

Emotional regulation skills for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may include identifying triggers, managing stress, and trying breathing exercises. OCD involves distressing, intrusive, and ...

Contamination OCD is a variation of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OCD, which extends well beyond likability to keeping things clean. Although most people like clean environments, patients who have ...

This post was co-authored by Melissa Mose, LMFT. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a cycle characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts, feelings, images, and urges (obsessions) that cause ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors. While OCD primarily affects daily functioning, it can often extend to sleep ...

A peer-reviewed study published in Comprehensive Psychiatry found that a single 10-milligram oral dose of psilocybin significantly reduced obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms in 19 adults, with ...