Brain Circuit That Forces Behavior Into “Repeat Mode” Identified
Summary: A new study has identified a specific brain circuit that can push behavior into a compulsive “repeat…
For South Jersey’s Ryan Brown, singing the national anthem helps her cope with OCD, anxiety
Ryan Brown began singing and writing songs when she was in elementary school. “We actually have a video…
Pride of Britain Awards as they happened – tears, winners and celebrity surprises
The winners moved celebrities, politicians and stars to tears with their stories of courage, bravery and brilliance at…
Bradley Hospital enrolls children with anxiety, OCD for new study
“The treatment that we’re delivering , called exposure based CBT or cognitive behavioral treatment, that’s really the gold…
The 29-year-old who spent 12 years grappling with a hair-pulling disorder and finally shaved it all off
For all these years, one option had been presented to her: shaving her head entirely. She’d always resisted…
Why are so many teens prescribed high-dose antidepressants?
Mental health needs are rising, but so are questionable prescribing patterns. Pharmacists can help define the line between…
How ChatGPT Could Be Making Your OCD Worse
From time to time, we all have questions that boil down to Is this normal? Did I do…
New Genetic Link to OCD Found
Summary: In a groundbreaking study, researchers have linked rare “de novo” genetic mutations—copy number variants (CNVs)—to pediatric obsessive-compulsive…
Global study finds 250 genes linked to OCD
Researchers say they have found the genes linked to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), after identifying 30 regions on…
Inflammation Triggers Repetitive Behaviors in ASD and OCD
Summary: New research reveals that chronic brain inflammation can directly lead to repetitive behaviors, often seen in conditions…