Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterised by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or mental acts (compulsions) performed to alleviate distress ...

When survivors of the October 7th attacks returned to what was left of their homes, many carried with them more than grief or post-traumatic stress. A new study shows that the trauma also fueled an ...

Every time I ask her to move the mess to her room she replies that she will do it later. And yet, days later, it’s still in ...

Christmas was my favorite holiday when I was a little kid because Christmas was the only day of the year that the universe made sense. It’s not just that magic was real on Christmas: it’s that magic ...

OCD and Intolerance of Uncertainty: Why the Need for Certainty Fuels CompulsionsObsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is ...

“I think I didn't give myself enough credit for the guts it took to make myself say those things,” Rhiannon tells PEOPLE Rhiannon In 2022, Rhiannon was officially diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive ...

We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best responses are below. Dear Carolyn: My husband seems to have an aversion to hand-washing. I’m talking ...

Warning: This article contains themes of OCD pertaining to intrusive thoughts about children, which some may find triggering.

At just 8 years old, one woman knew something wasn’t right when she realized she couldn’t say certain words out loud. Terms labeled “inappropriate” for children – especially those related to the body ...