Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects up to 3 percent of people worldwide and remains one of the most challenging mental health conditions to treat effectively. That makes any fresh insight ...

OCD is far less common than most people think. If you've just been diagnosed, learn what to expect from Mental’s founder, Amy Keller Laird.

While known causes aren't fully understood, genetics or hereditary factors are often thought to be related to OCD.

Preventing OCD — along with its potential to lead to extremist behaviors — requires intervention in childhood and compassionate, non-confrontational parents.

When someone likes things just so or always seems to have their home in perfect condition, others may say “he is so OCD.” But OCD — obsessive-compulsive disorder — isn’t a nifty personality trait of ...

Symptoms of OCD, such as intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors, can affect sleep quality and duration.

OCD is often misunderstood. Here’s what it’s like, from people who live with it.

Cradling her newborn son, Erin F. saw herself tripping and falling down the single step to her living room, knocking the scissors off the handrail. As the scene vividly played out in her mind, the ...

Paul Wolfe, an experienced HR executive living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), shares his insights on the unique challenges that individuals with OCD face in professional settings and ...