Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A new genetic study of more than 50,000 obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) cases has linked around 250 genes to the ...

In the fight against treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), one option, deep brain stimulation (DBS), is slowly gaining popularity since its inception nearly 20 years ago. DBS works ...

Excessive screen time, especially during the pandemic, may be associated with poor mental health. A new study finds an association between screen time in preteen youth and risk for obsessive ...

A new study reveals that certain brain regions are more active in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) during cognitively demanding tasks. The findings could help inform new ways in which ...

The ALIC is the part of the Internal Capsule that lies anterior to the genu, located between the head of the caudate nucleus and the lenticular nucleus. Its fibers connect the prefrontal cortex and ...

Analysis by the International OCD Foundation highlights widespread gaps in diagnosis and care BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / A study released today by the International ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken millions of lives and infected hundreds of millions of people around the world. The pandemic has also had a profound impact on the mental health of everyone from health ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric condition that affects nearly 1 to 2% of the world’s population. Evidence shows genetics can contribute to OCD diagnosis, but researchers still ...

Screen time among teens doubled during the pandemic and was associated with poorer mental health and greater stress. Screen time has also been associated with binge eating and disruptive behavior ...