Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder associated with persistent, intrusive thoughts (i.e., ...

'Relationship OCD (ROCD) is a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) characterised by intrusive doubts and compulsive ...

“Both papers are exceptional.” “These two papers have confirmed the causal relationship between [neural] circuit abnormalities and [OCD-like] behavior,” said Chris Pittenger, a professor of psychiatry ...

The largest-ever functional imaging study of the brains of people with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and healthy comparison volunteers, shows significant differences in activity in regions ...

A French study has shown that deep brain stimulation can improve symptoms of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). Serotonin reuptake inhibitors and behavioral therapy constitute the standard ...

Your genes and your brain chemistry, as well as any traumatic events that have occurred in your life, play a large role in the development of anxiety disorders. One anxiety disorder in particular is ...

Scientists believe that OCD originates in the brain, and potentially has to do ... Although some worry is normal, spending an hour or more worrying each day could signal a bigger problem.

Visit the International OCD Foundation’s Medication for OCD page for more information regarding medication. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for OCD is an option for those who do not adequately respond to ...