OCD Stats & Science
We're creating resources to help people learn about OCD in the many ways it impacts their own lives—not just what it looks like on paper. You can search our resources to determine when your intrusive thoughts may be related to OCD.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder can look very different depending on what subtype you have. Here, an expert explains.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
What you need to know about whether supplements can really help, according to the research, and the best treatment for OCD.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Ego-dystonic thoughts are ones that are out of sync with who you are and what you believe and value, and can be a hallmark of OCD.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Therapy has helped couples cope with a number of different mental health conditions, including OCD.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder, having a service animal, along with therapy, can help with your symptoms.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Learn about common subtypes of OCD, from perfectionism OCD to contamination OCD, to relationship OCD.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Research has also found that many mental health conditions may get worse during the winter. Is OCD one of them?
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Scientific studies have debunked this common myth. Let’s look at the reality of OCD and the dangers of attributing “positive” attributes to it.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
It’s not uncommon for people to feel like their mental health isn’t “bad enough” to warrant help, but that's a dangerous assumption.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
These worksheets focus on support systems, mental compulsions, taboo thoughts, relationship OCD, and identifying core fear(s).
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
OCD presents in many different ways, but there are common themes that therapists see. Here’s your guide to understanding each one.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
These two types of mental phenomenon are often conflated and confused, but they could hardly be more different.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If you experience particularly disturbing images, you might find yourself wondering: could they be a sign of OCD?
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Beneath the surface lie hidden direct and indirect costs, often overlooked in discussions about this debilitating condition.
By Grant Stoddard
Post-mortem research reveals new insights into the fascinating relationship between OCD and the brains of those who live with the condition.
By Grant Stoddard
Is it reasonable to wonder if the stressors of the pandemic exacerbated or even induced OCD in susceptible people? Let’s dig a bit deeper.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
One day, you're going about your life; the next, you're racked with anxiety that can only be relieved with repetitive behaviors or mental rituals. Is it OCD?
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Ongoing research provides insights into the unique symptoms that women with OCD tend to struggle with more often, and why those differences might exist.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Being diagnosed with a condition like OCD can be important, paving the way to recovery. Here's how to tell if you should think about seeking help.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
A recent study found that people with OCD live with their symptoms for nearly 13 years before receiving an accurate diagnosis. Here's why.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC