The guidelines for the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) developed by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) are grounded in the most reliable scientific research.

Dec 21, 2023 · Depending on how serious your OCD is, you may need long-term, ongoing or more-intensive treatment. The two main treatments for OCD are psychotherapy and …

Learn about NIMH research on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Find resources on the signs and symptoms of OCD and potential treatments and therapies.

Dec 6, 2025 · Treatment takes effort, and progress often depends on sticking with it. OCD can cause serious complications if it isn’t managed, but you don’t have to face it alone.

Jul 2, 2025 · Fortunately, several evidence-based treatment options can help reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. From therapy and medication to newer interventions like TMS and …

Jul 7, 2025 · Sometimes people with OCD manage their obsessions without giving any external sign that they are suffering. Usually, however, they try to relieve their obsessions by …

Apr 4, 2025 · Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that causes recurrent and persistent thoughts, urges, or images that are intrusive and unwanted, known as obsessions.

Sep 23, 2025 · Our clinic brings together experts in OCD diagnosis, therapy, medication, and advanced treatment options to provide personalized, well-rounded care for OCD. For many …

Apr 16, 2025 · A Yale Medicine psychiatrist explains what is going on inside the brain of someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder and the range of treatment options.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a treatment for OCD that uses two scientifically based techniques to change a person’s behavior and thoughts: exposure and response prevention (ERP) and …