What should you be looking for in an online OCD quiz?

What should you be looking for in an online OCD quiz?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by uncontrollable and recurring thoughts (obsession), engagement in repetitive behaviors (compulsions), or both. OCD affects an estimated 1.2% of the U.S.’s adult population and can...
7 Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

7 Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

When you’re feeling nervous or anxious, your mind can start racing. People often develop habits or coping mechanisms, conscious or unconscious, to reduce those rapid thoughts and uncertain feelings. However, if you have obsessive-compulsive disorder, coping strategies...
What Does It Mean to Be Diagnosed With OCD?

What Does It Mean to Be Diagnosed With OCD?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that affects nearly 1 out of every 100 adults in the United States. It’s characterized by intrusive and unwanted thoughts that cause significant anxiety, called obsessions. These obsessions can be so...
8 top OCD symptoms in teens

8 top OCD symptoms in teens

8 top OCD symptoms in teens   Obsessive-compulsive disorder, also known as OCD, is a type of anxiety disorder that affects about 1 in 100 adults. However, it often presents itself in children aged 8 to 12 and in young adults, like teenagers. About 1 out of every...
Can you grow out of OCD?

Can you grow out of OCD?

As we get older, we change and develop in many ways. Our passions, goals, beliefs and personality are constantly evolving. But our mental health is an essential component of who we are, so it’s important to know about how it can evolve as we grow. Is it possible for a...