While OCD is an actual mental health condition, the term has been co-opted to describe times when someone has a strong preference for things being a certain way. Here's what OCD means.

OCD is far less common than most people think. If you've just been diagnosed, learn what to expect from Mental’s founder, Amy Keller Laird.

OCD is a chronic condition characterized by obsessive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that serve as coping mechanisms. Here's what you need to know.

Jenna Ortega, known for her role in Wednesday, bravely shares her experience with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), highlighting the realities of the condition beyond common misconceptions. The ...

What is OCD? 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 ...

OCD is often considered a quirk or a helpful personality trait, but it’s more serious and often more debilitating than that, experts say. Here’s what you need to know.

While known causes aren't fully understood, genetics or hereditary factors are often thought to be related to OCD.

OCD is often misunderstood. Here’s what it’s like, from people who live with it.

This week is OCD Awareness Week, when activists, organizations and clinicians spread the word about the condition to dispel the stigma and share greater understanding ...

An OCD counselor gave us the rundown on Contamination OCD, providing examples of common obsessions, compulsions, and evidence-based treatments.