What if we could resist compulsions? These irrational behaviors, particularly common in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), are hard to suppress. At Paris Brain Institute, Éric Burguière's team shows ...

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder may realize that their actions are illogical or excessive, but at the same time ...

You’ve heard of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in people, but did you know that dogs and cats can also develop it and ...

The Mayo Clinic defines obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as: “Unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions).” OCD is a form of anxiety disorder ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) causes people to have recurrent unwanted or unreasonable thoughts or sensations (obsessions) or make them feel driven to do something repeatedly (compulsions).

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have used powerful new brain imaging techniques to reveal a neurochemical imbalance within regions of the frontal lobes in patients with obsessive-compulsive ...

Jaclyn Smith didn't show the typical signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) when she was growing up. Instead of checking locks or repeating physical tasks, the Charlie’s Angels star developed an ...

In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and SUNY Stony Brook University said they found that one chemical signaling system in the brain can effectively “take the ...

Compulsively counting objects or actions is a common symptom of OCD. Exposure therapy can help you develop coping mechanisms when you encounter triggers. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Asperger’s share similarities that can sometimes lead to misdiagnosis and general misunderstanding. Asperger’s, or Asperger’s syndrome, is an old diagnostic ...

In this free webinar, learn about the limitations of traditional behavioral assays in modeling psychiatric disorders. Attendees will gain insight into the application of operant paradigms to dissect ...