Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is more than just repeated behaviors. It's deeply tied to how people handle emotions and form relationships. Recent studies have shown that how well someone manages their feelings and their attachment style can give clues about how severe their OCD symptoms might be. Emotional dysregulation, or the struggle to manage emotions, has...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that affects many people, and it can be quite challenging to manage. Some people experience OCD in more subtle ways. Luke Combs, a famous country singer, has shared his personal journey with a unique form of OCD. He has talked openly about his struggles and how he manages them. Luke Combs has a specifi...

Did you know that people from the LGBTQ+ community seem to be more at risk for a mental health condition called Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? But how does their experience with OCD differ from their heterosexual peers? A recent study looked into this topic by examining the severity of OCD symptoms and how well different groups responded to intensive treatment....

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment that's been helping people with treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Even though it's pricier than other similar treatments, it's gained popularity due to its adjustable nature. This study takes a fresh look at the cost-effectiveness of DBS for OCD in the US. It's the first of its kind, as most ...

Back in 1994, the DSM-IV introduced "with poor insight" as a specifier for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The DSM-5 took it a step further, allowing clinicians to diagnose OCD "with absent insight/delusional beliefs. " This change has blurred the line between OCD and psychosis. A recent study asked OCD experts about this insight specifier and the future of OCD ...

Have you ever wondered if being bullied could lead to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Well, scientists in Sweden took a close look at this. They followed over 16, 000 twins from the time they were 15 until they were 24. They wanted to see if those who experienced bullying were more likely to develop OCD. Guess what? They found that for every standard increase in...

Ever wondered if people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are getting the right help before they're sent to specialized centers? Let's dive into it! Researchers wanted to know if using medicine alone is enough to treat OCD before a patient is referred to a specialized clinic. First, let's understand OCD. It's a mental health condition where unwanted thoughts ...

Imagine finding out you have not one, but three health conditions all at once! That’s what happened to comedian Ellen DeGeneres. Recently, she shared this surprising news during her new Netflix special called "For Your Approval." At 66 years old, DeGeneres faced some unexpected results from a recent doctor visit. The first big surprise was osteoporosis. This is where...