Washington’s Zane Gonzalez makes no secret of his OCD. He may be helping others. Maybe you saw him. Frantically taking his ...

Misconception: OCD is a character trait. The initialism stands for “obsessive compulsive disorder”—and it’s a mental health condition, not a quirky character trait. There are several ways ...

The media’s portrayal of OCD often centers on perfectionism and cleanliness, exemplified by characters like Monica from Friends. But in reality, OCD is much more nuanced and often misunderstood.

This was particularly damaging in the 2002 TV series Monk, in which the main character Adrian Monk was terrified of germs and used it to comedic effect. In more recent years the term “OCD” has ...

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder associated with persistent, intrusive thoughts (i.e., ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can affect children and adults. Obsessive thoughts are difficult to spot, but compulsive behaviors are usually more obvious. OCD often develops between the ages ...

I’m aware. But at the same time, you can’t help it.” Gonzalez has had to answer questions about his OCD for much of his career after being selected in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL Draft ...