obsessive-compulsive disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, also known as OCD, is a long-lasting mental health condition. It involves unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive actions (compulsions). People with OCD feel stuck in a cycle: they experience distressing thoughts and then perform certain behaviors to relieve the anxiety caused by those thoughts. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), OCD affects about...