While the mental health condition has been depicted in movies and television somewhat often, many of those depictions lean ...

I have suffered from OCD – obsessive-compulsive disorder – for more than 15 of my 26 years. Here’s some insight as to what it is, how I experienced it, how to treat it and what to do for a loved one ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by the presence of obsessions and/or compulsions. Obsessions are repetitive, intrusive, distressing, and persistent thoughts, images, impulses, or ...

Even if you mean well, these phrases usually hurt more than they help. Here’s what to say instead to show a loved one with ...

Explainers aim to demystify conditions that touch thousands of Australians, and offer insights into the latest research.See all 12 stories. You’ve probably heard it before; “I’m so OCD”, a flippantly ...

"I'm a bit OCD." It's a phrase you may hear people using when something is out of place or there is a bit of mess. But for people like Shaun, living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an ...

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses magnetic fields to stimulate specific areas of the brain. It’s shown promise in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), including cases that may not ...

While EMDR was originally developed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), emerging research suggests it’s also an effective therapy for OCD. EMDR is a form of therapy that typically involves ...

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may have an increased risk of death from both natural and unnatural causes than those without the disorder, finds a study from Sweden published by The ...