A longstanding problem with the recognition and management of obsessive-compulsive personality (OCPD) is the misleading attempt to squeeze, in a metaphorical sense, a square peg into a round hole. As ...

Scrupulosity is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) characterized by persistent and excessive concerns about moral or religious correctness.

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is different than OCD. Its hallmark traits of perfectionism and the need for control can sometimes lead to intense feelings of anger. OCPD is a ...

Even after more than 20 years, there is still little systematic research on how histrionic, schizoid, obsessive-compulsive, or paranoid personality disorders develop or how they should be treated.

You’ve probably seen it before: the TV character dramatically washing their hands or painstakingly straightening every object on their desk. You’ve probably heard people on social media saying, “I’m ...

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can track complex tasks, but it’s harder to switch between them. Their brains ...