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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: On-Screen and Off
July 25, 2009 – 8:00 am

If you’ve ever watched the show “Monk” starring Tony Shalhoub, you know it’s about a detective who has obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). The seven-year-old series was created by David Hoberman, who struggled with OCD as …

Parents who Accommodate OCD Behaviors May Worsen the Condition
June 20, 2009 – 8:00 am

A recent study shows that parents who accommodate obsessive-compulsive behavior in their children may actually be triggering more serious symptoms—but cognitive behavioral therapy may help in reversing the symptoms.
In the study conducted by researchers at …

Scrupulosity: OCD Misunderstood
May 22, 2009 – 5:38 pm

By Susan J. Campbell
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is nothing new, but a misunderstood form of OCD may very well be. Some of the millions of people suffering from OCD actually have scrupulosity, a form of …