Johns Hopkins Health Alerts Depression and Anxiety Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety state which is marked by recurrent, unwanted thoughts or images (obsessions) and unwanted, repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Common obsessions include fear of contamination from germs, or fear from harm; common compulsions include excessive handwashing and rechecking locked doors.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Articles:

• Living With Depression and Anxiety Report: Compulsive Hoarding -- Clutter Out of Control
• Living With Depression and Anxiety Report: Recognizing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Johns Hopkins Symptoms and Remedies on Depression:

• Depression

More on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder:

• Depression and Anxiety Glossary

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Johns Hopkins Health Alerts Depression and Anxiety Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder