OCD Stats & Science

Dive deeper in your OCD knowledge with info on what OCD really is, common causes, and the very real treatment that will give you your life back.

If you’re experiencing OCD symptoms later in life, you may be left wondering: Is this really OCD? If so, wouldn’t I have gotten it sooner?

Mindfulness techniques have been proven to help people manage stress levels, reduce anxiety, and even aid in managing depressive episodes.

OCD affects about 1 in 40 people in the United States—but it’s more than just hand washing or door closing. Here’s your go-to OCD symptoms checklist.

An imbalance in hormone levels can cause or exacerbate a wide range of mental health symptoms—including intrusive thoughts.

Learn about the potential connection between OCD and dissociative experiences, and how treating OCD as the root cause can reduce their frequency.

Family history, traumatic events, and brain chemistry are several factors that impact the development of OCD. But what about gender?

Demystify OCD. Learn if it's classified as a mental illness and gain clarity on this common misconception.

Learn about the association between OCD and groinal response, and access practical strategies to regain control over your life.

Learn about the role of genes in OCD, how they interact with environmental factors, and what you can do to manage symptoms.

Does OCD qualify as a disability? Get expert insight on accommodations & potential downsides of labeling OCD a disability.

Discover how VR enhances ERP therapy for OCD. Explore benefits and latest research with expert insights. Improve OCD treatment with VR.

Is TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) an effective treatment option for OCD? Learn how it works, potential side effects, and more.

Is OCD caused by a chemical imbalance? We explore the theory and its evidence, as well as alternative explanations for the neurobiological basis of OCD.

Is OCD considered neurodivergent? This article delves into the concept of neurodiversity and its implications on treatment approaches for OCD

Discover if people can grow out of OCD and if periods of symptom remission can lead to long-term remission. Get expert insights on OCD management from NOCD.

OCD and Anxiety: Better understand OCD and anxiety disorders, how they are related, anxiety's role in OCD, and more. 

Often, when a member begins exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, things can seem to get worse before they get better.

Intrusive thoughts seem to pop into our minds out of nowhere. Learn what causes intrusive thoughts and to best overcome them.

Is it normal to have intrusive thoughts? Learn what intrusive thoughts are, and what they do (and don't) mean.