New psychological research suggests that the drive for perfection may be the dangerous bridge connecting narcissism to ...

Like a greedy and insatiable child, OCD demands more proof in its pursuit of perfect certainty, placing unreasonable demands ...

I think I didn't give myself enough credit for the guts it took to make myself say those things,” Rhiannon tells PEOPLE ...

People with OCD are known for being clean, but for people who experience it, it's about a lot more than getting the dirt off their hands. Clinical psychologist, Brodrick Brown, said OCD is when a ...

Despite what's shown on TV and in movies, OCD is rarely about hand sanitizer or tidy kitchen pantries. Instead, OCD often ...

Although anger is not a core symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it is a common experience in people with OCD. OCD involves intrusive thoughts and feelings, and a person uses compulsive ...

Nord is an Assistant Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge, where she leads the Mental Health Neuroscience Lab. She is the author of The Balanced Brain: The Science of ...

Toole said being open about her mental health struggles helps her feel empowered. Going offline for a few days is a vital part of her self-care.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a disorder that involves rumination, can lead to paranoid thoughts and paranoia. OCD occurs when a person experiences a cycle of obsessive thoughts and urges ...