Scientists don't know exactly why some people develop OCD, but your genes likely play a role. Other risk factors, such as stress and your environment, can also increase the risk of OCD.

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Thursday said the Philippines ranking the highest in the 2024 World Risk Report shows the need to have a multisectoral approach to disaster risk reduction and ...

"I have ADD, I have OCD, I'm losing my memory..." the actor and standup comedian said during her recently-released Netflix ...

These chemical differences cause a person with ADHD to engage in impulsive behavior and a person with OCD to think through situations and avoid risks. While ADHD and OCD share some of the same ...

They tend to be effective, especially when combined with therapy, but come with risks. Though the exact cause of OCD remains unknown, research suggests that imbalances in the neurotransmitter ...

A delusion is difficult to challenge; it doesn't typically bow to reason. Reality in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder On the opposing side, we have conditions of doubt. Most notably, obsessive ...

According to the Mayo Clinic, "Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These obsessions and ...

In this light, quips about being “a little bit OCD” risk trivialising a condition that can be every bit as serious as schizophrenia or depression. The misuse of the term might reflect our ...

So, while more research is needed, so far, EMDR seems like a promising treatment for OCD. Since it’s also a noninvasive, low risk practice, it may be worth a try. This stress and discomfort ...

THE Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Tuesday urged all Filipinos to prioritize disaster preparedness following the ...

During Ellen DeGeneres' final Netflix special, the 66-year-old comedian opened up about her recent triple diagnosis as she ...