Glutamatergic medications are linked to significant symptom improvement in obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, a new ...

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness that affects about 1% of the US population. OCD is made up of two distinct symptoms: obsession and compulsions. Although rare, someone can ...

Fresh research into the causes of OCD is leading to greater understanding and the development of promising new treatments, bringing hope to sufferers and their families. We outline several ...

The Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders, Inc. was founded in response to the lack of expertise and successful treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In 1994, upon completing her ...

Researchers identified the most effective screening tools and treatment options for children with obsessive compulsive ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD How might obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affect sleep? One of the anxiety disorders, ...

Is your life controlled by fear, worry, or obsessive thoughts? At The OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center (TOATC), we have a true passion for bringing help and hope to our clients. We change the ...

Those who have OCD often do not seek treatment and attempt to hide their symptoms. However, this leads to the possibility of worsening symptoms. Ociskova et al. investigated the effect of ...

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. Many struggle to achieve ...

Sometimes, entering such a relationship can set off anxiety and trigger OCD symptoms. But with communication, support, and the right treatment, these challenges can be overcome.

She had a history of 4 operations, 1 each at both knees and both elbows, for the treatment of osteochondritis dissecans (OCD). Examination showed tenderness to palpation and limited range of ...

The following is a summary of “Autism spectrum disorder, social anxiety and obsessive–compulsive disorders: beyond the ...