For the first time, researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience and Amsterdam UMC have identified what happens in neural networks deep within the brain during obsessive thoughts and ...

In the aftermath of the October 7th attacks in Israel, a team of psychologists and psychiatrists noticed an unsettling pattern among survivors: obsessions and compulsions that hadn't been there before ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition, and psychosis is a more general term that describes a range of experiences. They may both share similar symptoms, such as intrusive ...

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 ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may develop during childhood. But OCD in children may be challenging to recognize because their behaviors may be mistaken for a part of typical development. Share ...

Guy Doron and Danny Derby are pioneers in exploring and defining Relationship OCD (ROCD). ROCD, a distinct type of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), plagues individuals with relentless doubts ...

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A common belief is that compulsive behaviors trap people in a “habit loop” that takes over self-control. New research, however, suggests this explanation may be incomplete. For many years, compulsive ...

Responsibility OCD involves an exaggerated sense of responsibility and a fear of unintentionally causing harm to others. To some extent, we all feel responsible in life, whether for our loved ones’ ...