What is OCD and how is it treated?

What is OCD and how is it treated?

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a long-lasting disorder in which a person experiences uncontrollable and recurring thoughts (obsessions), engages in repetitive behaviors (compulsions), or both. People...
Mental Health and the Entertainment Industry

Mental Health and the Entertainment Industry

According to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health), one in five adults will experience or have experienced a mental health struggle. In 2019, this individual represented 19.1% of U.S. adults – that is to say about 47.6 million living with a mental illness. Now,...
Understanding and Treating Cleaning-OCD

Understanding and Treating Cleaning-OCD

Do you know someone who spends a lot of time washing, wiping, scrubbing, polishing, and tidying up?  Have you ever wondered if these behaviors could indicate a psychological disorder? The compulsion to clean is a common manifestation of obsessive-compulsive disorder...