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We're creating resources to help people learn about OCD in the many ways it impacts their own lives—not just what it looks like on paper. You can search our resources to determine when your intrusive thoughts may be related to OCD.
While struggling with OCD and anxiety can be daunting or even debilitating, effective treatment for both conditions is available.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
It’s imperative that you’re familiar with the telltale signs that someone may need to find help for hoarding disorder.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If someone you love may have hoarding disorder, you can play a role in getting them the help they deserve.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
If you’re worried that you’re accommodating someone’s mental health problem, learning about how to help is a powerful first step.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
With an issue as pressing as climate change, it can feel impossible to balance staying informed with staying hopeful and moderating anxiety.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
These thoughts and fears are common, but that doeesn't mean they can't be distressing. Learn about potential reasons for your symptoms.
So when we talk about “trust issues,” what are we really talking about? Learn what mental health conditions may involve these experiences.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
"Obsession" has several definitions. OCD does not involve what most people associate with being “obsessed” with a person.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
It's natural to seek out reassurance that your worst fears–that you’re totally unlikeable–aren’t actually true. Here’s how to regain perspective.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Learn about the fears you might have about your birth control, and what to do if your fears are getting in the way of your sex life and well-being.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
You are not alone, and hope is available. Learn about several causes for sleeping anxiety, and anyone can get effective help for it.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
There’s a name for this habit: body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB). It can become harmful, but it's also highly treatable.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Dr. Nicholas Farrell helped me clear up what it actually means to be “neurotic,” what it doesn't mean, and how it can impact your mental health.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Online communities that understand your struggles can provide a place to turn to for comfort and guidance. Learn about 6 of the best.
By Erica Digap Burson
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Do you find yourself persistently biting the inside of your mouth? Is it raw, painful, or even bleeding? There's good news: you can access effective treatment.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
There are a number of reasons why people might self-gaslight. Learn from Dr. Nicholas Farrell about what this can mean about your mental health.
By Elle Warren
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Questioning your identity may not always be a mental health issue, but sometimes all it takes is a single day to make you rethink everything.
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Research calls this “persistent, pervasive, and often compulsive” behavior–but does it stem from OCD?
By Jessica Migala
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
In this article, we'll investigate why these fears might occur, and how you might be able to tell if they’re a sign of a treatable mental health condition.
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
Learn how people suffering from anxiety about increased nuclear threats—and war-related fears in general—can cope with “nuclear anxiety."
By Grant Stoddard
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC