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Intrusive thoughts are a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a mental health condition in which a person experiences involuntary obsessions and compulsions that may cause distress.

When my daughter was young, she washed her hands a lot. We might have poked what we thought was gentle fun at her, saying she was “a little bit OCD”. Later, she began to disclose “bad thoughts”, which ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a surprisingly common psychological problem. Only 25 years ago, it was believed to be a relatively rare condition. In part, owing to newer and more effective ...

As parents, we want our children to thrive, but what happens when we don’t understand or recognize symptoms that may signal they’re struggling? Brianna Hewett, LCSW clinical coordinator with the ...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by the presence of intrusive, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and ...

Mental compulsions are repetitive acts played in the mind in response to intrusive, unwanted thoughts. Just like physical compulsions, these mental behaviors are intended to reduce anxiety or prevent ...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is often misunderstood. It is common for people to think that OCD is just a quirky trait or a preference for staying clean and organized- but this is not what ...

Obsessions and compulsions in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) vary between people and may focus on one or more themes. The term “taboo OCD” refers to OCD themes that center around socially ...