In a groundbreaking study, researchers have linked rare “de novo” genetic mutations—copy number variants (CNVs)—to pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Researchers have demonstrated a specific type of genetic variation in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for the first time ...

Depression and OCD can occur together. Both are treatable. We discuss the causes, treatment, impact, and more of OCD and depression.

Psychiatry scholars who helped create the gold-standard treatment for pediatric OCD are developing more innovative and accessible delivery methods.

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The study compared data from patients and healthy individuals from Brazil, Canada, and the United States. The results help paint a clearer picture of how genetics influences the development of OCD.

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The Church of the Visitation celebrated the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary from May 28 to June 1.

Many children and teens in the U.S. are addicted to smartphones and laptops, but their parents are oblivious. Yet compulsive ...

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