Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition in which you have frequent unwanted thoughts and sensations (obsessions) that cause you to perform repetitive behaviors (compulsions). The repetitive ...

While the mental health condition has been depicted in movies and television somewhat often, many of those depictions lean heavily into hand-washing and aligning silverware. As the documentary shows, ...

Researchers recently discovered that eight different psychiatric conditions share a common genetic basis. A study published this year pinpointed specific variants among those shared genes and shows ...

Symptom provocation prior to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may enhance clinical outcomes for patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and nicotine dependence, according to findings ...

Inherent in the guilt and self-blame that pregnant patients experience is the idea that they should always come second, even when their own health is at significant risk. We have already started to ...

Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults include communication challenges, restricted and repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities.

Huntington's disease, formerly known as "St. Vitus' dance," is a rare and incurable brain disorder characterized by movement disorders. Those affected often remain unaware of their condition for a ...

Huntington's chorea, formerly known as "St. Vitus' dance," is a rare and incurable brain disorder characterized by movement disorders. Those affected often remain unaware of their condition for a long ...

Boston University researchers found that ordinary moments can gain staying power if they’re connected to significant emotional events. Using studies with hundreds of participants, they showed that the ...