Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States. Treatment for OCD normally includes a combination of exposure, or cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication. Most people respond well to these treatments and are able to lead satisfying and productive lives.
Many people, however, never seek treatment and therefore live their lives suffering from the sometimes debilitating symptoms of OCD.
Some startling statistics about OCD:
Millions of American adults suffer with symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Even so, there remain a number of myths and... Read more »
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is estimated to effect one in every 100 children. It is a neurobiological anxiety disorder... Read more »
A recent Dutch study indicated improvement in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms. The study involved 16 patients with severe OCD.... Read more »
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? In obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) a person is troubled by a pattern of intrusive, distressing thoughts and... 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 »
Trying to help children who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may do more harm than good, University of Florida researchers say,... 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 »
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