Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects up to 3 percent of people worldwide and remains one of the most challenging ...

Cameron Mofid, 25, recently traveled to North Korea — making him one of few that have traveled to all 195 countries. Mofid ...

OCD has four main subtypes, though you may experience symptoms from multiple types or have symptoms that don't match any type perfectly. Understanding the different types of OCD can help you ...

Gut microbes are involved in brain health via the gut-brain axis. New research shows they are also involved in ...

Navigating relationships while managing symptoms. OCD doesn’t just affect the individual—it impacts entire families and relationship dynamics.

I was diagnosed with OCD when I was 16, but have had compulsions as long as I can remember. It's counterintuitive, but the symptoms of my OCD intensify around people I'm comfortable with.

Comparison between OCD patients and the general patient sample indicated that there was no significant difference in self-reported psychotic- or schizotypal symptoms. Compared with previous ...