Roughly 2-3 million US adults are believed to have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Some forms of OCD have no outward compulsions, making OCD harder to diagnose. A psychologist shared some of the ...

Mental compulsions are repetitive acts played in the mind in response to intrusive, unwanted thoughts. Just like physical compulsions, these mental behaviors are intended to reduce anxiety or prevent ...

In the new documentary 'Being Eddie', Eddie Murphy opens up about dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder as a child and ...

Life and relationships are challenging enough but if you live with or love someone diagnosed with OCD it can be even more ...

Topics explored will include the following: -Intrusive thoughts (what are they, why do they happen, how do I manage them?) -Compulsions (what are they, why they don't help) -The OCD cycle: How to use ...

What is OCD? Maintaining cleanliness is a commendable practice, but when it becomes excessive and disrupts daily activities, ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece discusses advances in brain stimulation therapies. In 1999, I defined regenerative medicine as the ...

In Netflix's documentary 'Being Eddie,' Murphy revealed that he had a "mental illness" in his childhood, but "made myself stop" when he realized what it was.

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 ...

Musician Jared Choeft suffers from a subtype of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder known as “Just Right OCD.” The condition manifests as an intense need for his actions to be carried out in a manner that ...