A Michigan doctor said the findings may help children to overcome their OCD. May 23, 2014— -- A Michigan doctor and his colleagues say they are beginning to be able to identify distinct subtypes ...

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.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is associated with unwanted recurring thoughts or images (obsessions), and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) intended to relieve the obsessive thoughts. OCD has ...

The diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is usually quite straightforward in adults. However, symptoms of OCD in children often manifest in different ways, which can lead to detrimental ...

Maintaining cleanliness is a commendable practice, but when it becomes excessive and disrupts daily activities, it may indicate a mental health issue known as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This ...

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 ...

Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) negatively impacts the lives of millions of people worldwide, but more effective treatments could be on the way after researchers were able to identify specific ...

If you pay close attention to the tidiness and order of your home, and you tell yourself, “Oh, I’m so OCD,” that’s not necessarily true obsessive-compulsive disorder. Clinical OCD is a complex, ...