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A 22-year-old woman who spent years believing she was a danger to children discovered she had a rare form of OCD. Since sharing her story publicly, thousands have reached out to say they've been silently battling the same condition.
Researchers discovered how acetylcholine helps mice shift behavior when rewards disappear, offering hope for treating addiction and OCD. The breakthrough reveals why some brains struggle to break harmful patterns.
From OCD to eating disorders to cigarette addiction, knitting is emerging as a surprising healthcare tool that calms the mind and keeps hands busy. The only side effect? Too many scarves.
Scientists analyzed DNA from over 6 million people and discovered that depression, anxiety, OCD, and other mental health conditions share common genetic roots. This breakthrough could transform how we treat mental illness by targeting multiple disorders at once.
A telehealth company that revolutionized virtual therapy for OCD just acquired a PTSD platform to help millions more Americans access specialized mental health care. The move creates the largest telehealth provider of specialty therapy in the country.
A smartphone app developed at Massachusetts General Hospital is helping people with OCD access effective treatment without the cost, stigma, and scheduling barriers of traditional therapy. In a 12-week trial, 65% of users saw significant symptom reduction, and 91% would recommend it to a friend.