Anxiety is best managed when the brain becomes less reactive to threats. Benzodiazepines can interfere with the learning ...

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the first choice of medication for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, healthcare professionals may recommend ...

IFS for OCD, which is compatible with standard exposure and response prevention (ERP), brings comfort and respect to the ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that affects two to three million adults in the US and is characterized by having distressing obsessions and compulsions. There are two ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . OCD can present differently in children than it does in adults, with some variation in symptoms. Pediatric OCD ...

While occasional anxious feelings can serve as helpful protective signals to plan and act, problems arise when they escalate.

I first took beta blockers two years ago, when I was asked to give a eulogy. Terrible at public speaking on a good day, let alone at a funeral, my first instinct was to refuse to do it. I had made a ...

In a review of previous studies, McMaster University researchers observe a stronger signal for psilocybin as a treatment for ...

Many anxiety and antidepressant medications, such as paroxetine, escitalopram, and duloxetine, may cause weight gain. But weight gain isn’t guaranteed and shouldn’t stop you from seeking treatment ...

Howie Mandel didn't get diagnosed with OCD until his 40s, but doesn't remember a time without it. He talks about NOCD, AI therapy, and misconceptions.