OCD Basics (9)
OCD is one of the most misunderstood mental illnesses. Learn the basics of OCD: What kind of mental illness is OCD? Who is affected by OCD? What are the main symptoms of OCD? Where does OCD come from?
Types of OCD (15)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a disease with many faces. Learn more about the different types of OCD and the symptoms that go with them.
Do I Have OCD? (5)
What is a compulsion? What is an obsession? Learn the basics about the symptoms of OCD
Risks and Causes (7)
The causes of mental illnesses like OCD are just now beginning to be fully understood. Learn more about the genetic, psychological, biological, and environmental causes of OCD as well as who is at greatest risk to develop OCD and what can be done to prevent it
Diagnosis (6)
When does a superstition become a compulsion? When does a preoccupation become an obsession? Obsessive-compulsive disorder is complex illness that can only be diagnosed by a qualified health professional. Learn more about how OCD diagnosed.
Treatment (17)
Although the symptoms of OCD can be debilitating, a variety of treatment options that are safe and effective. Find out more about the medications, psychotherapies, surgical procedures, and self-help techniques that have been proven to help reduce OCD symptoms.
Living with OCD (20)
Living with OCD is a lot like living with other types of chronic illness like diabetes or asthma; it requires courage, support from friends, family, and co-workers, as well as a strong partnership with your primary healthcare provider. Find out about how to cope with OCD, reduce the triggers of OCD symptoms and deal with the stigma of mental illness.
Related Conditions (9)
OCD is a part of a large family of illnesses called anxiety disorders. Learn about other types of anxiety disorders.
Resources (6)
Having a mental illness like OCD can leave you feeling isolated and unsure where to turn for quality help and advice. Learn more about the various resources available to help you get the treatment and support you need.
FAQs (5)
Find the answers to your most frequently asked questions about OCD.
Glossary (23)
Managing any chronic disease, including OCD, means having to learn a whole new vocabulary. Find out the meanings of the various terms you are likely to come across when reading about OCD or discussing OCD with your healthcare provider.
