Obsessive compulsive disorder has many unknowns, including what causes it, why symptoms can differ so much between people, ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder in ... and not performing them causes distress. OCD varies in severity, but if left untreated, it can limit one's ability to function ...

Anxiety-related disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the U.S., but less than half of people suffering from them ...

Carol Mathews, University of Florida (THE CONVERSATION) Obsessive compulsive disorder has many unknowns, including what causes it, why symptoms can differ so much between people, how medication ...

No one knows yet what causes OCD, but there are some theories. For example, you’re more likely to have obsessive-compulsive disorder if you have a biological parent or sibling who has it ...

A new study comparing the DNA of over 50,000 people with OCD to nearly 2 million without it has helped identify 25 causal ...

The new findings suggest OCD is more complex than conditions or characteristics influenced by single genes, such as ...

Researchers at Yale University have made a significant discovery that could help explain why some children develop obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). They found that certain antibodies—proteins the ...

A global study has identified 25 genes believed to cause obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Researchers compared genetic data from more than 50,000 people worldwide who have OCD, with the DNA of ...