Posts Tagged ‘ocd’

Would you like to help understand the causes of OCD?

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

We are looking for people to participate in a study sponsored by the NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH.

The study will create a DNA collection from over 2,000 people to permit scientists to search for OCD-related genes. Indentifying genes that contribute to OCD may lead to the development of better treatments for OCD. (more…)

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

Everyone double-checks things sometimes-for example, checking the stove before leaving the house, to make sure it’s turned off. But people with OCD feel the need to check things over and over, or have certain thoughts or perform routines and rituals over and over. The thoughts and rituals of OCD cause distress and get in the way of daily life. (more…)

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