Louise T. Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) doesn't just affect adults; in fact, between 0.25% and 4% ...

A primary school-going boy, usually cheerful and full of energy, suddenly became consumed by a fear of germs. His hands, dry ...

OCD can make daily life overwhelming for children, but a supportive home environment can make a significant difference. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition consisting ...

OCD is a relatively common disorder that arises in childhood, but some subtypes are signs of a brain in distress. Learn more about signs that you need to get help right away.

Alec Baldwin admits his OCD hit a "breaking point" as a dad of eight, saying that it's like "constant attacks on the tidiest ...

For the first time, Georgia is acknowledging PANS and PANDAS with new legislation aimed at helping suffering families.

Pedophilia OCD is marked by intrusive fears of being attracted to children and repetitive compulsions carried out to reduce those fears. People with pedophilia OCD are not attracted to children ...

Consequences of misdiagnosis Misdiagnosing ADHD in place of OCD is particularly concerning and can carry serious consequences ...

According to a 2020 review, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the first-line treatment for mild or moderate cases of OCD in teenagers and children. A 2022 meta-analysis compared the ...

An estimate of 1 in 40 adults and 1 in 100 children in the United States has OCD. Having some levels of anxiety is normal, and even healthy for a person to have. But when extreme fear or worry is ...

One in three children in the U.S. will live with an anxiety disorder and/or OCD by the time they turn 18, and many will struggle to find the care they need due to a shortage of qualified providers, ...

These symptoms often appear overnight, catching parents off guard. Alongside OCD behaviours, children may display motor or vocal tics, mood swings, separation anxiety, and even psychotic symptoms.