Karli Bossman's behavior changed instantly from happy to afraid of socks. Oct. 5, 2011— -- Karli Bossman was a happy 5-year-old from Clayton, N.C., who loved going to kindergarten -- until one ...

-- 93% of caregivers reported reduced instances of missed work or neglecting duties -- 83% of caregivers reported a reduction in feeling tired or strained -- 80% of caregivers reported a reduction in ...

The parents of a 10-year-old Raleigh boy began noticing strange behavior in their son about a year ago, but had no idea that it could be the result of strep throat. The parents of a 10-year-old ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The eight-question Child Behavior Checklist-Obsessive Compulsive subscale was the most effective screening tool.

As parents, we naturally worry when our children exhibit behaviors that seem unusual or obsessive. We recently had a mother asking about her 10-year-old son who insists on wearing certain outfits on ...

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 ...

With Pesach behind us, what better time to take a closer look at the annual burst of intensity that propelled us, in the weeks and days leading to the yom tov, into frenzy cleaning? That sustained ...

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

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 ...

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

Originally appeared on E! Online Eddie Murphy knows he has layers. The Shrek star recently got candid about his journey with what he’s described as obsessive-compulsive ...