In recent years, public awareness of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) has increased dramatically. As a result, when we think of OCD, we tend to think of germaphobes who can’t touch doorknobs or ...

While the mental health condition has been depicted in movies and television somewhat often, many of those depictions lean ...

Letter writer’s husband washes his hands so rarely he leaves greasy fingerprints on water glasses. We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best ...

Carey Wilson receives funding from the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship. Thibault Renoir receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and ...

After years of OCD-induced scrubbing left my fingers raw, I consulted dermatologists to find how to treat dry hands from overwashing. Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase ...

A recent Cambridge University-led study found evidence that a new app that lets patients watch a video of themselves washing their hands or touching a dirty object could be key to improving obsessive ...

Because of a traumatic experience, Justin Keyes has been dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder for a decade. For him, that has meant, in part, washing his hands. "Like, I'm constantly getting up ...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by recurring obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, it ...