The Latest Breaking News from OCD

A group of OCD sufferers sees hope in an emerging modern treatment called deep brain stimulation

OCD is characterised by unwanted, intrusive thoughts, but a psychiatrist says society's "flippant" attitude towards the disorder stops people from seeking help.

Holly Moore argues OCD, which took over her life for six years, is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions, with the label often used flippantly as a joke

No, it isn’t just being a ‘neat freak’ or needing things done a certain way. By Imy Brighty-Potts.

Fox recalls ‘counting the number of letters inside of words in my head’

Imagine growing up tormented by fears and life-consuming rituals that make no sense to you or those around you. Then imagine the shame of being told by mental health providers that, because you understand that your behaviors are illogical but keep doing them anyway, you must want to stay sick.

A hoarding disorder can be a sign of underlying conditions such as OCD, anxiety, depression or dementia

Ex-Nickelodeon star turned No. 1 bestselling author talks to Salon about abuse, OCD and why "I'm Glad My Mom Died"

19-year-old Faith Dodd is off to study at University College London

Clinical-stage biopharma company Ceruvia Lifesciences recently received FDA  approval for its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for a Phase 2 clinical trial to determine the efficacy and safety of proprietary synthetic psilocybin (SYNP-101) in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).&nbs

From OCD to agoraphobia and PTSD, there are almost as many types of anxiety disorder as things to worry about. Here’s how to spot the signs and find the relevant support