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 ...

Although obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be treated, research has shown that people with the disorder tend to have a lower quality of life than neurotypical people (Remmerswaal et al., 2016).

Emotional regulation skills for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may include identifying triggers, managing stress, and trying breathing exercises. OCD involves distressing, intrusive, and ...

Intrusive thoughts about harm to yourself or others can be a type of OCD known as harm OCD. Therapies like exposure and response prevention (ERP) can help you learn how to cope with this disorder.

A peer-reviewed study published in Comprehensive Psychiatry found that a single 10-milligram oral dose of psilocybin significantly reduced obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms in 19 adults, with ...