Factsheet: Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) suffer intensely from recurrent unwanted thoughts (obsessions) or rituals (compulsions), which they feel they cannot control. Rituals, such as handwashing, counting, checking or cleaning, are often ... [... more]
Mental Health America |
"Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder"
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Clinical Trials |
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD, is an anxiety disorder and is characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Repetitive behaviors such as handwashing, counting, checking, or cleaning are ... [... more]
Institute of Mental Health |
How Strep Triggers Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - New Clues
A likely mechanism by which a bacterial infection triggers obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in some children has been demonstrated by scientists at the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and ... [... more]
Institute of Mental Health |
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder - Comprehensive overview covers OCD symptoms, OCD treatment, coping and more. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder in which you have unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead ... [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an illness that causes people to have unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and to repeat certain behaviors (compulsions) over and over again. We all have habits and routines in our daily lives, such as brushing ... [... more]
Family Doctor |
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Information about obsessive-compulsive disorder from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an illness that causes people to have unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and to repeat certain behaviors ... [... more]
Family Doctor |
PANDAS Information
PANDAS, is an abbreviation for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. The term is used to describe a subset of children who have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and/or tic disorders such as ... [... more]
intramural.nimh.nih.gov |
Active LCS research studies of OCD & related disorders
All potential participants in the following studies are given an initial evaluation and consultation regarding OCD and related spectrum disorders. This screening process allows you to better understand your condition while providing us with ... [... more]
intramural.nimh.nih.gov |
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It's hurricane and tropical storm season. Learn more:
MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
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The OC Foundation
Medication treatment should only be considered when children are experiencing significant OCD impairment or distress. Also when cognitive-behavioral therapy is unavailable or only partially effective. Each of the seven available anti-OCD ... [... more]
ocfoundation.org |
