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Knowledge About OCD

Science-based articles about OCD: causes, symptoms, treatment, and current research. Clearly explained for sufferers and family members.

ACT Therapy for OCD

ACT therapy for OCD (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is a modern, mindfulness-based approach that teaches people to accept obsessive thoughts inste...

ERP Therapy

ERP therapy (Exposure and Response Prevention) is the most scientifically researched and effective treatment method for obsessive-compulsive disorder....

Intrusive Thought Exercises

How to stop intrusive thoughts is one of the first questions most people ask, and many want an answer that does not start with medication. That is a l...

Intrusive Thoughts

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, involuntary thoughts, images, or impulses that repeatedly enter your mind and cause significant distress. Research sh...

OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by distressing intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors...

OCD Cycle

The OCD cycle (also called the OCD loop) is the self-reinforcing mechanism that keeps obsessive-compulsive disorder going: an intrusive thought sparks...