Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that affects not only adults but even kids and teens, disrupting their daily activities. People with OCD usually have uncontrollable, ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) doesn't just affect adults; in fact, between 0.25% and 4% of children develop OCD. The average age of onset of childhood OCD is approximately 10 years old, although ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is associated with unwanted recurring thoughts or images (obsessions), and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) intended to relieve the obsessive thoughts. OCD has ...

The more time preteens spend in online gaming or glued to video playlists, the greater their risk of developing obsessive-compulsive disorder. That’s the conclusion of the latest findings in the ...

To most parents, a toddler's insistence on the "right" plate or bedtime routine seems like a normal developmental quirk or just the latest cause of a meltdown. However, for some children, these ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests there may be a link between the number of hours a child spends playing video games and their risk of developing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Carol ...

"If you wait for the perfect moment when all is safe and assured, it may never arrive. Mountains will not be climbed, races won, or lasting happiness achieved." — Maurice Chevalier (1888 – 1972) ...

Two new studies show associations between screen time and behavioral and psychological risks for children, adding to a growing body of evidence that excessive use of smartphones and other devices can ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can affect children and adults. Obsessive thoughts are difficult to spot, but compulsive behaviors are usually more obvious. OCD often develops between the ages of ...