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OCD Stats & Science

Explore the latest research, science, and statistics behind OCD.

Sep 08, 2025

Examples of compulsive behaviors and how to identify the signs

Taneia Surles

Taneia Surles

Aug 15, 2025

OCD causes and cures: What the science says

Taneia Surles, MPH

Taneia Surles, MPH

Aug 15, 2025

What are OCD Obsessions? Definition, Common Themes, and How to Treat Them

Taneia Surles, MPH

Taneia Surles, MPH

Jul 08, 2025

Can OCD develop later in life?

Taneia Surles, MPH

Taneia Surles, MPH

Jul 08, 2025

What are the symptoms of OCD?

Taneia Surles, MPH

Taneia Surles, MPH

Jun 04, 2025

What are intrusive thoughts?

Taneia Surles, MPH

Taneia Surles, MPH

May 22, 2025

A Quick Guide to Some Common OCD Subtypes

Patrick McGrath, PhD

Patrick McGrath, PhD

Mar 20, 2025

How common is OCD?

Taneia Surles, MPH

Taneia Surles, MPH

Feb 14, 2025

Impulsive vs intrusive thoughts: What’s the difference?

Jill Webb

Jill Webb

Feb 14, 2025

Hyperfixation vs. Obsession: What’s the difference?

Fjolla Arifi

Fjolla Arifi

Feb 07, 2025

What are the most common OCD symptoms in women?

Jill Webb

Jill Webb

Jan 31, 2025

Natural Remedies for OCD: What Works Best?

Fjolla Arifi

Fjolla Arifi

Jan 30, 2025

Can CBD Help With OCD Symptoms?

Yusra Shah

Yusra Shah

Jan 29, 2025

Does light therapy work for OCD? How winter affects OCD symptoms

Grant Stoddard

Grant Stoddard

Jan 28, 2025

What to know about using supplements for OCD

Jill Webb

Jill Webb

Jan 10, 2025

How do you get diagnosed with OCD?

Taneia Surles, MPH

Taneia Surles, MPH

Jan 09, 2025

Can OCD be cured?

Fjolla Arifi

Fjolla Arifi

Jan 09, 2025

What is mild OCD? Signs, symptoms, and why treatment matters

Yusra Shah

Yusra Shah

Jan 06, 2025

What causes OCD to get worse?

Taneia Surles, MPH

Taneia Surles, MPH

Nov 27, 2024

What is the OCD cycle? The four steps of OCD

Fjolla Arifi

Fjolla Arifi

Nov 15, 2024

Intrusive feelings, images, and urges in OCD

Yusra Shah

Yusra Shah

Nov 08, 2024

OCD and Insomnia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Fjolla Arifi

Fjolla Arifi

Oct 18, 2024

Getting treatment for a child with OCD

Jill Webb

Jill Webb

Oct 11, 2024

Does OCD get worse with age?

Yusra Shah

Yusra Shah

Sep 20, 2024

How early can OCD start in children, and how is it treated? 

Fjolla Arifi

Fjolla Arifi

Sep 12, 2024

Frequently asked questions about OCD

Yusra Shah

Yusra Shah

Sep 06, 2024

Can OCD be helpful? What the experts say

Taneia Surles, MPH

Taneia Surles, MPH

Sep 05, 2024

Can CBD Help With OCD Symptoms?

Yusra Shah

Yusra Shah

Aug 30, 2024

All The Ways OCD Can Affect Your Dreams

Olivia Rockeman

Olivia Rockeman

Aug 16, 2024

How Social Media Can Impact Your Mental Health

Yusra Shah

Yusra Shah

Apr 01, 2024

Why is it so hard to find an OCD therapist? What experts say

B.J. Mendelson

B.J. Mendelson

Apr 01, 2024

Does mindful breathing help with OCD? What experts say 

Lauren Krouse

Lauren Krouse

Apr 01, 2024

What is treatment-resistant OCD, and can I get better? 

Nicholas Farrell, Ph.D

Nicholas Farrell, Ph.D

Mar 20, 2024

Backdoor Spikes: How to deal with sudden OCD episodes

Taylor Haught

Taylor Haught

Feb 29, 2024

Should I switch OCD therapists? How to approach this difficult decision

Liz Zack

Liz Zack

Feb 21, 2024

The most common OCD symptoms in children

Rebecca Strong

Rebecca Strong

Feb 01, 2024

Which OCD subtypes are in the DSM-5?

Grant Stoddard

Grant Stoddard

Jan 18, 2024

What are ego-dystonic thoughts? How experts use the term

Elle Warren

Elle Warren

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