Contamination OCD is a subtype, or “theme,” of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It includes persistent fear of contamination and an overwhelming need to clean oneself and objects. OCD involves ...
Carol Mathews receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. She is a member of the scientific advisory boards for the Family Foundation for OCD Research and the International OCD Foundation ...
This post was co-authored by Melissa Mose, LMFT. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a cycle characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts, feelings, images, and urges (obsessions) that cause ...