Trying to help children who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may do more harm than good, University of Florida researchers say, because it might strengthen the child's desire to repeat the behavior.
Read moreInositol, a nutrient that is available as a supplement, has been shown to reduce symptoms of panic disorder and obsessive compulsive... Read more »
I start with a confession, this Sharepost only loosely associates OCD with Christmas. More accurately, it's about a memory I have, which... Read more »
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States. Treatment for OCD normally includes a... Read more »
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is estimated to effect one in every 100 children. It is a neurobiological anxiety disorder... Read more »
In a previous Sharepost I wrote about the ways in which obsessions and compulsions relate. In this post I'm focusing on one of the leading... Read more »
For as many as five million Americans with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), concerns about germs, strange noises at night, or whether they locked... Read more »
According to a new Dutch study, using electrodes to stimulate areas deep in the brain may help people with treatment-resistant, severe obsessive... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There is no way to prevent OCD. Treatment OCD usually is treated with a combination of psychotherapy and medications. Medications The... Read more »
Nearly everyone has habits or rituals they do before going out, going to bed, or starting work for the day. But at what point does a habit or ritual... Read more »
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Adults with osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the knee are advised to have surgery because their bones are fully grown. Their symptoms of pain,... Read more »