Trying to control others by imposing rigid rules, demanding conformity, micromanaging tasks, or punishing deviation is more characteristic of OCPD than OCD.

When it comes to diagnoses and treatment for mental health disorders, all US-based doctors and American insurance companies turn to the same source of information: "The Diagnostic and Statistical ...

Compulsively counting objects or actions is a common symptom of OCD. Exposure therapy can help you develop coping mechanisms when you encounter triggers. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a ...

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) may be suspected based on symptoms of the condition such as obsessive thinking patterns, anxiety and compulsive behavior that relieves this anxiety. Diagnosis and ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a debilitating condition in which individuals frequently experience intrusive thoughts, images, or urges (obsessions), to which they feel compelled to respond ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a disorder that involves rumination, can lead to paranoid thoughts and paranoia. OCD occurs when a person experiences a cycle of obsessive thoughts and urges ...

Iain Perkes is employed by UNSW, Sydney and the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. He receives funding from Rotary Mental Health, the Mindgardens Neuroscience Network, National Health and Medical ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) causes people to have recurrent unwanted or unreasonable thoughts or sensations (obsessions) or make them feel driven to do something repeatedly (compulsions).

Body awareness obsessive-compulsive disorder is a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in which a person experiences a distressing preoccupation with their bodily processes or physical ...

Two new studies show associations between screen time and behavioral and psychological risks for children, adding to a growing body of evidence that excessive use of smartphones and other devices can ...