OCD Stats & Science
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.
Explore how obsessive thoughts cause distress, leading to compulsive actions for brief relief, and how this cycle continually repeats.
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
The evidence-based approach to helping children manage their OCD is a treatment called exposure and response therapy.
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Discover the steps to getting diagnosed with OCD, the importance of a professional evaluation, and what to expect during the diagnostic process.
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
How natural remedies and supplements stack up against traditional treatments for managing OCD symptoms.
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Learn what a hyperfixation is, what an obsession is, and what the differences are between these often confused experiences.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
General talk therapy simply doesn't work for OCD, because the condition requires a highly specialized treatment. So why is it so hard to access?
By B.J. Mendelson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Mindful breathing has been shown to help ease stress, anxiety and even depression. But can it help with OCD?
By Lauren Krouse
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Even if certain forms of treatment haven't worked for you, there are options to help you get on the path to conquering OCD.
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Because OCD is chronic, it’s possible for symptoms to come back from time to time. Here’s what you can do to keep your recovery on track.
By Taylor Haught
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
How can I know when I should switch therapists—and find a better match next time?
By Liz Zack
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Many people familiar with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are aware of intrusive thoughts, but the fact is that people living with OCD can also
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
The human brain is really weird. It can create the most off-the-wall, puzzling thoughts that seem to come out of nowhere. What if I just took this
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
While it’s difficult to predict when or how OCD will worsen, stress, comorbidities and life circumstances can all play a significant role.
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
CBD (cannabidiol) seems to be the new go-to remedy for just about anything, especially on social media. Sore muscles? There’s a CBD lotion for that.
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Sometimes it can feel like you have no control over your thoughts. Maybe you’re driving your car and a thought pops into your head out of nowhere: “What
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic disorder in which a person experiences unwanted and intrusive thoughts, images or urges (obsessions),
By Jill Webb
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a chronic mental health disorder that involves the presence of intrusive images, thoughts, urges, feelings and/or
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition characterized by two main types of symptoms: obsessions (intrusive thoughts,
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
When you have obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), searching for answers about your condition can be overwhelming, sometimes leading you down a rabbit
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that is often joked about and misunderstood. You’ve probably heard someone say they’re “a
Reviewed by Michaela McCloud