young girl sitting with doctor Study data found that a single 60-minute interview session may be sufficient for capturing obsessive-compulsive symptoms in youth. Study data published in Psychiatry ...

On Wild Card, famous guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Author John Green reflects on living with obsessive compulsive disorder. John Green has written hit ...

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is different than OCD. Its hallmark traits of perfectionism and the need for control can sometimes lead to intense feelings of anger. OCPD is a ...

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is a chronic condition in which a person demonstrates an excessive focus on details, order and rules, and the need to achieve a perfect outcome, often ...

People with OCPD have a strong need for orderliness and perfectionism. OCPD affects about 3% to 8% of the general population. OCPD is diagnosed based on symptoms that interfere with work and ...

With OCD, control is a defensive attempt to manage internal anxiety. It usually doesn’t involve intentional efforts to control other people. OCPD, on the other hand, can involve controlling behaviors.