People diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder often struggle to recall specific personal memories, a cognitive trait that appears to worsen the severity of their symptoms. New research reveals ...

Although it’s not entirely clear what causes obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), neuroimaging studies suggest that people with the condition have distinct differences in their brain structure and ...

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Please consult a qualified mental health professional for diagnosis, treatment, or support with OCD, ...

On one occasion during the 1970s, when psychologists had just begun detailed research on obsessions and compulsions, a decision was made to hospitalize a participant with severe obsessive checking ...

People often jokingly say they’ve “got a bit of OCD” (obsessive-compulsive disorder) if they are overly organised or tidy. But OCD is actually a severe and disabling disorder characterised by ...

Obsessive compulsive disorder has many unknowns, including what causes it, why symptoms can differ so much between people, how medication and therapy for it actually work, and why treatment is ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) involves the presence of both obsessions and compulsions, though both of these features might not be externally visible or present at the same time. For this reason ...