Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) manifests as a debilitating set of symptoms that impact 1 to 3 percent of the adult population. To date, the most recognized effective interventions for OCD are a ...

Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections, commonly known as PANDAS, is a term coined to describe a subset of children who experience sudden onset ...

Dear Doctors: Our 8-year-old son got sick with strep throat and had to miss a family camping trip. When my sister called to check on him, she asked me if I knew strep throat can cause ...

Although OCD involves anxiety, it is actually considered a separate disorder in the diagnostic manual used by mental health professionals. It is possible to have both—around half to three-quarters of ...

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Disclaimer & Trigger Warning: This article, “Understanding the Complex Relationship Between OCD, Anxiety, and Stress,” is written for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not ...

Individuals with checking OCD experience overwhelming urges to repeatedly check things, such as locked doors, appliances being turned off, or tasks being completed correctly. Obsessive-compulsive ...

Anxiety itself is not a mental illness. It’s a normal, adaptive emotion that helps us respond to perceived threats. Anxiety is the automatic reaction that makes you jump back when you think you’ve ...