Program has OCD sufferers kick tires, jump in Dumpsters, touch toilet seats. Feb. 15, 2010 — -- Away from home for a conference, Faye Lange takes a minute before heading out for what she calls ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) remains a major focus of contemporary research, characterised by an emphasis on elucidating its neural mechanisms, neurochemical dynamics, and effective therapeutic ...

We have probably all heard someone say they are “a little bit OCD”, perhaps jokily or as a matter of pride, in reference to their meticulous rearrangement of their bookshelves or habit of spending ...

The Mayo Clinic defines obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as: “Unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions).” OCD is a form of anxiety disorder ...

The term obsessive obsessive-compulsive disorder is not well understood and is sometimes thrown around casually. Someone who likes cleanliness and order may say, “I am so OCD about how I organize my ...

Roughly 163 million people experience obsessive-compulsive disorder and its associated cycles of obsessions and compulsions. They have unwanted intrusive thoughts, images or urges; they also do ...

Maintaining cleanliness is a commendable practice, but when it becomes excessive and disrupts daily activities, it may indicate a mental health issue known as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This ...