OCD
Yung Bae’s “Future Funk” Is an Invitation to Lighten Hearts This Summer
Check out Yung Bae and The Ready Set’s “Touch The Sky” music video.
What Does It Mean to Have a ‘Weird’ Brain in the Age of Neurodiversity?
The words “neurodiversity” and “neurodivergent” are being used widely, from workplace initiatives to social media. But what do they really signify?
My OCD Makes Me Anxious About Being Dirty. Here's How I Have Sex
“Maybe it doesn’t matter if my underwear touches the couch. Maybe something bad will happen, or maybe not. I’ll deal with that later.”
Imagine a Torturous Type of OCD That Loops Unwanted Thoughts for Years. I Have It.
I couldn’t get rid of sexual, abusive, and profane thoughts no matter how hard I tried. I didn’t know there was a name for it: Pure O OCD.
People Tell Us the Weirdly Helpful Things They Do for Their Anxiety
"It's a tiny achievement that reminds me I'm capable, even when my brain says I'm not."
Having OCD During a Pandemic Is Not a Superpower
Cartoonist Jason Adam Katzenstein explains what it’s like to have had contamination fears long before everyone else did.
Giving Parents Therapy Can Help Their Anxious Children
A new treatment program reveals how our mental health is shaped by our family and the ways we interact with them.
We Spoke to People Who Were Scared of Germs Long Before the Coronavirus
"I’m worried about the virus being everywhere, like there’s no safe space for me anymore. I see them in my mind and think that they’re coming to get me."
How to Deal With Coronavirus If You Have Anxiety
If the 24-hour news cycle on coronavirus has you on edge, you are not alone.
How to Deal With Coronavirus If You Have OCD or Anxiety
Coronavirus news stories and prevention guidelines can trigger bouts of intense anxiety and compulsive behavior.
Lessons on Anxiety From a Stray Cat
When a cat appeared on my windowsill, I tried to tame it in much the same way that I was attempting to control my anxious mind. I failed at both—but learned something about living with anxiety along the way.
The Sort of Parents ‘Generation Anxiety’ Will Grow Up to Be
How mental health intersects with our decision on whether or not to have kids in the future.