OCD: Understanding and Coping with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Although the term “OCD” has evolved into a slang exaggeration of a person’s tendency toward perfectionism, in reality OCD is a serious psychological disorder with effects that can leave the sufferer crippled during routine activities. The Web hosts a large body of reliable information on the disorder from some of the country’s top nonprofits, hospitals, and professional societies; in this guide we’ll show you how to access it.
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat Is OCD?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition characterized by intense, unwanted, obsessive ... read more »
OCD Symptoms and Diagnosis
The signs and symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder vary among patients. Intense, impulsive ... read more »
Treatment for OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be a debilitating condition, but there are several treatment ... read more »
OCD Support
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an isolating condition, but the support of others who have ... read more »
News and Research on OCD
Reading news and following research efforts is a good way to stay abreast of the latest findings and headlines pertaining to anxiety disorders. In this section, we’ll show you online resources that make staying current easy.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Nonprofit organizations and foundations often sponsor research efforts. At these groups’ Web sites you can learn about what research is being conducted and what past studies have found.
Dulcinea's Picks
For anxiety news …
Topix
is a news aggregator; it searches through hundreds of news outlets from around the world for stories related to keywords entered by users. This particular page contains a running list of news stories related to anxiety and anxiety disorders.
Medical News Today
has an anxiety and stress news page that lists the latest stories pertaining to either of these topics and any associated conditions, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder.
For OCD organizations …
The OCD Center of Los Angeles
has links to the Web sites maintained by some of the world’s foremost OCD nonprofit organizations, hospitals, clinics, and support groups.
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