OCD can make daily life overwhelming for children, but a supportive home environment can make a significant difference. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition consisting of ...

Living with an OCD spouse or partner can be brutal at times...But there are strategies you can implement to help yourself ...

Philadelphia — Emily Becker-Haimes' son had just turned 5 years old when she and her husband began to realize his fear of bugs or his request specifically for "five hugs" felt different. "Was this ...

Maybe you’ve noticed your child doing repetitive behaviors or being overly concerned with safety—and wondered if it’s more than a personality quirk. Because obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can ...

Rohan’s nighttime fears of being robbed and abducted began at five years old. At nine, Rohan was still sleeping in his mother’s room plagued by nighttime obsessions. “I feel like we’re going to get ...

America’s Got Talent judge Howie Mandel is known for his stand-up, voice acting and TV-hosting gigs. But he’s also made a name for himself in the mental health field, thanks to his advocacy and ...

Source: Camilo Rueda Lopez/Flickr, CC BY-ND 2.0 As someone with OCD, you are quick to use your mind to control your world. It’s likely the first place you go to make sense of your feelings and find ...

Most people don't know what pure OCD is. People with the condition can experience extreme sexual and violent thoughts, which can lead to feelings of shame, depression and suicidal thoughts. Rose ...

A new treatment is on the way for Kiwis impacted by OCD. Charity Open Closed Doors is bringing The Bergen Four Day OCD ...

‘I was terrified of everything; I was terrified to sleep. It was just a constant state of panic’ (iStock) Zachary James remembers the exact moment that his first intrusive thought lodged itself in his ...

So many wonderful things were a part of the '90s. Blockbuster Video, Aqua Net hairspray, Total Request Live, and yes, of course, all the great music. When I treat a person for phobias or OCD, I ...

Zachary James remembers the exact moment that his first intrusive thought lodged itself in his mind. He was 19 and working in a store when a “creepy man” entered the children’s clothing section. “A ...