Topics explored will include the following: -Intrusive thoughts (what are they, why do they happen, how do I manage them?) -Compulsions (what are they, why they don't help) -The OCD cycle: How to use ...

Ruminative obsessive compulsive disorder – or OCD intrusive thoughts – is one of four types of OCD. According to the US National Institute of Mental Health, about 94 per cent of us have these thoughts ...

Anxiety-Free Parenting Skills & Support Group: A virtual educational skills & support group for parents of young children with anxiety. Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) is a ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic medical condition, not a personal choice or a moral failing. Loved ones who want to be supportive must be mindful of the profound effects OCD can have ...

Who hasn’t had a thought they can’t get out of their mind? Or had a random or inappropriate idea pop into their head? Or felt compelled to double-check and triple-check that the front door is locked?

Content note: this article contains descriptions of intrusive thoughts (including thoughts about harming a child) and suicidal thoughts that readers may find upsetting. For the majority of parents ...

Individuals with checking OCD experience overwhelming urges to repeatedly check things, such as locked doors, appliances being turned off, or tasks being completed correctly. Obsessive-compulsive ...

Obsessional intrusive thoughts are unwanted disturbing thoughts that flash into the mind, repeating over and over again throughout the day – every day. Similar to a song that gets stuck in your head, ...