Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified a brain circuit that can drive repetitive and compulsive ...

The parents of a 10-year-old Raleigh boy began noticing strange behavior in their son about a year ago, but had no idea that it could be the result of strep throat. The parents of a 10-year-old ...

Karli Bossman's behavior changed instantly from happy to afraid of socks. Oct. 5, 2011— -- Karli Bossman was a happy 5-year-old from Clayton, N.C., who loved going to kindergarten -- until one ...

The Brown University cognitive neuroscientist studies how the brain and body interact, with the goal of translating insights ...

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck and Schoen Clinic Roseneck report that structured therapeutic climbing sessions ...

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 ...

The mention of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often conjures images of scrupulous organization and particularity — a picture of perfectionism. Some might also think of a fear of germs or ...

Table 2. Summary of the content of the OCD treatment manual Module 1 CBT and OCD explained Treatment rationale is presented, including a description of OCD symptoms (obsessions and compulsions), ...

People often ask me whether I think they have Obsessive-compulsive disorder after I tell them what kind of therapy I practice. They share with me the obsessive and compulsive behaviors that they ...

The Mayo Clinic defines obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as: “Unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions).” OCD is a form of anxiety disorder ...

When does a Super Bowl superstition cross over into OCD? Jan. 29, 2013— -- As football fans don their unwashed jerseys, sit in their favorite couch seats or line up their remote controls like ...

Paying Homage to Nikola Tesla, a pioneer in electrical engineering and a prolific inventor, is best known for his ...