Living with OCD
We're creating resources to help people learn about OCD in the many ways it impacts their own lives—not just what it looks like on paper. You can search our resources to determine when your intrusive thoughts may be related to OCD.
Upon starting college, Mollie Albanese found herself in an uncomfortable situation: an unfamiliar dorm room, with two unfamiliar girls, in an unfamiliar
By Patrick McGrath, PhD
Reviewed by Mollie Albanese
The term obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, has a long history and has been understood, treated and interpreted in a wide variety of ways before
By Patrick McGrath, PhD
Reviewed by Dr. Keara Valentine
Any new setting or situation can exacerbate obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms, but it is often most evident in college. In this exciting, yet
By Dr. Keara Valentine
Whether it’s long hours of studying or succeeding in extracurriculars, the pressures of school can already be immensely stressful. And from elementary
By Dr. Keara Valentine
The parent of a child with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may feel confused about what their child is experiencing and may be at a loss for the best
By Dr. Keara Valentine
The following is a transcript of a video. The text below has been lightly edited for clarity. OCD can have a big impact on the life of college students.
By Patrick McGrath, PhD
Both obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are common mental health disorders, affecting millions of Americans each
By Dr. Keara Valentine
The following is a video transcript. The text has been lightly edited for clarity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nks_j2v9SEI There are a few things to
By Patrick McGrath, PhD
Many people question whether or not the thoughts they have are related to obsessive-compulsive disorder. Even people who are diagnosed with OCD might
By Patrick McGrath, PhD
Reviewed by Dr. Keara Valentine
If you live with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you might have asked yourself, “Did something traumatic cause this?” or “Are my OCD symptoms
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) means experiencing recurring intrusive thoughts, images or ideas and, as a result, developing compulsions
By Patrick McGrath, PhD
Reviewed by Dr. Keara Valentine
What is OCD? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder where you have recurring intrusive thoughts that create a sensation of deep discomfort and
By Dr. Keara Valentine
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is difficult to manage on its own, but it becomes especially challenging if you’re a parent. How do you raise children
By Taneia Surles, MPH
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
When you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it can make the workplace even more stressful than usual. One symptom flare can throw your day into
By Dr. Keara Valentine
When you’re first diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it can come as both a relief and a shock. Finally, you have an answer for the way
By Patrick McGrath, PhD
What Causes OCD? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a psychological disorder marked by chronic intrusive or unwanted thoughts and images
By Dr. Foluso Solarin, PhD
What is OCD in Children? OCD involves unwanted intrusive thoughts, images, or urges (obsessions) that create anxiety, which the child attempts to relieve
By Michelle Cuppari, Psy.D.
By Patrick McGrath, PhD, Head of Clinical Services at NOCD The first three months of 2020 have brought much of the expected news: politics, sports, the
By Patrick McGrath, PhD
Today we're joined by Natasha Daniels, LCSW, a child and teen therapist and author based in Phoenix. Natasha, who has practiced for more than a decade, is
By Patrick McGrath, PhD
This interview was conducted in webinar format in July 2019. Stephen Smith, CEO of NOCD, was joined by Dr. Patrick McGrath to ask him a variety of
By Patrick Carey