Preventing OCD — along with its potential to lead to extremist behaviors — requires intervention in childhood and compassionate, non-confrontational parents.

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

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.

COVID-19 pandemic is a stressful time for everyone. This is especially true if you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (also known as OCD). Here are a few things you can do to manage your OCD.

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.

Pregnancy-related obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms can take over your life. Learn how two women learned to manage symptoms of perinatal and postpartum OCD.