Can OCD be prevented? This is a question that I have thought about a lot. First, let me say, the answer is no one knows for sure whether or not it can be. My 7-and-a-half-year-old daughter does not ...

Emily Becker-Haimes’ son had just turned five when she and her husband began to realise his fear of bugs or his request specifically for “five hugs” felt different. “Was this developmental normative ...

OCD can make daily life overwhelming for children, but a supportive home environment can make a significant difference. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition consisting of ...

Rohan’s nighttime fears of being robbed and abducted began at five years old. At nine, Rohan was still sleeping in his mother’s room plagued by nighttime obsessions. “I feel like we’re going to get ...

OCD Full Form: The full name of OCD is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. A condition marked by persistent obsessive thoughts and compulsions to carry out certain tasks again and again. It aims at easing ...

Contamination OCD is a subtype, or “theme,” of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It includes persistent fear of contamination and an overwhelming need to clean oneself and objects. OCD involves ...