Yikes! I can only imagine how pretentious that must sound. Who am I to speak on behalf of the OCD community? It's not as if we're some organized group (though I suppose many of us, ourselves, are ...

You likely know what OCD stands for, but many people don't know what having obsessive-compulsive disorder actually means. For therapists like Erin Venker, she often feels like OCD is misunderstood.

The mention of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often conjures images of scrupulous organization and particularity — a ...

It's OCD Awareness Week and I have been thinking about why it is so important to have a week to bring awareness to OCD. First and foremost, bringing our awareness to the disorder invites us to have ...

People with symmetry OCD feel intense distress when things don’t feel “just right” or aren’t symmetrical, even if there’s no clear logic behind it. Symmetry OCD isn’t a personal choice or trait.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder has long been considered a problem of the brain, but new research suggests the real driver might be hiding in the gut. A team of scientists from Chongqing Medical ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be a debilitating condition, with symptoms such as chronic anxiety, obsessions, and compulsions that deeply affect everyday life. Historically, the World Health ...

Dr. Sabrina Romanoff is a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist, professor, researcher and frequent contributor to major media outlets. She works with individuals and couples in her private practice ...

In a world where you can filter future flings based on a set of characteristics, is it any wonder that we get profoundly preoccupied with finding the perfect partner? Already seeing someone? You’re ...

Jenna Ortega, the breakout star of Netflix’s Wednesday, has become a household name for her sharp wit and gothic charm on screen. At only 22, she is not only blowing everyone’s mind with her ...