What is Contamination OCD? Here are the signs, symptoms, and causes of this OCD subtype and why it’s more than just being clean or organised. TheHealthSite.com ...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a mental health disorder, "where a person gets caught in a vicious cycle of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors," explains Guerra. The thoughts and fears such ...

Most of us have found ourselves in an urgent state of motivated cleaning at some point, as we feel compelled to clear the sink of dirty dishes or organize an entire closet. Social media users have now ...

Contamination OCD is a subtype, or “theme,” of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It includes persistent fear of contamination and an overwhelming need to clean oneself and objects. OCD involves ...

Most of us have found ourselves in an urgent state of motivated cleaning at some point, as we feel compelled to clear the sink of dirty dishes or organize an entire closet. Social media users have now ...

David Beckham is opening up about a personal struggle. The 47-year-old former soccer star is sharing about his obsessive compulsive disorder when it comes to cleaning in his upcoming Netflix ...

Elena wants people with OCD to know they're not alone. But how well do Australians understand the condition?

The COVID-19 pandemic has understandably unleashed the inner germaphobe in many of us. Almost overnight, hand sanitizer topped grocery lists, masks became must-haves when leaving home, and plexiglass ...

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A specific pattern of brain activity in a frontal brain region is linked to compulsive behaviors like excessive hand washing, ...

I feel more freedom today to share something I’ve been hiding from the public for nearly 30 years. I have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a mental health diagnosis that I was given at age 12 but which ...