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Scrupulosity OCD and the Exhausting Need to Prove You Are a Good Person
When the urge to be good turns into a cycle of guilt, doubt and reassurance.
Eliana Bonaguro · 04 November 2026
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Stories & Perspectives
Three Kinds of OCD You Might Not Recognise
Not every compulsion can be seen from the outside.
Courtney Glashow · 02 November 2026
Mental Health
What Is Racism OCD? Why Intrusive Thoughts Target the Values You Hold Most
The thoughts feel unbearable precisely because they go against everything the person believes.
Dennis Relojo-Howell · 23 October 2026
Clinical Psychology
Anxiety Disorders Explained: Symptoms, Types and What Drives Them
Anxiety disorders involve excessive fear that disrupts daily life, and knowing the signs helps people seek support sooner.
Jordaine Placide · 04 October 2026
Mental Health
Can You Have OCD Without Realizing It? Subtle Signs Adults Often Overlook
Subtle adult OCD signs, from mental rituals to reassurance seeking, and when to seek specialised care.
Donald Tobin · 14 August 2026
Clinical Psychology
Brain Study Uncovers Heightened Activity in Key Regions for OCD Patients During Complex Tasks
Brain scans show people with OCD use extra brain regions during complex tasks, revealing potential new treatment targets.
Psychreg News Team · 21 February 2026
Clinical Psychology
The Importance of Specialised OCD Counselling for First Responders
Specialised OCD counselling empowers first responders to overcome trauma-induced symptoms and rebuild resilience.
Robert Haynes · 07 February 2026
Mind & Brain
Brain Activity Patterns Distinguish Hoarding Disorder from OCD, Finds New Study
Researchers have discovered distinct neural patterns that differentiate hoarding disorder from obsessive-compulsive disorder and healthy controls.
Psychreg News Team · 25 July 2024
Health
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Linked to Heightened Risk of Death
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may have an increased risk of death from both natural and unnatural causes than those without the disorder.
Psychreg News Team · 17 January 2024
Health
New Insights into OCD: Understanding the Role of Insight in Treatment and Neuroimaging
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), affecting 2%–3% of the global population, manifests through distressing obsessions and compulsions.
Psychreg News Team · 09 January 2024
Mind & Brain
New Neural Insights into Processing Uncertainty in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Although OCD is often mischaracterised as a disorder of “fussiness”, the disorder actually stems from difficulty in processing uncertainty.
Psychreg News Team · 12 September 2023
Mental Health
OCD Prognosis and Treatment
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a chronic condition where a person has uncontrollable, recurring thoughts or behaviours that they feel the urge to repeat.
Joshua Broom · 15 September 2022
Mental Health
5 Common Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition where a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours.
Fiona Yassin · 05 July 2022
Mental Health
Mucus Fishing Syndrome: The Risks and Treatment
Mucus Fishing syndrome is best filed under habit disorders or body-focused repetitive behaviour disorders.
News Release · 04 February 2022
Mental Health
My Battles: OCD Is not Me, Only a Part of Me
OCD is not me; only a part of me has been a positive statement for many years.
Howard Diamond · 22 October 2021