Obsessive-compulsive disorder - BBC News

Skip to content

A demonstration with a colleague showing how gel is first placed on the head before an ultrasound transducer is held against the scalp. There are two researchers, with another member of staff demonstrating the process for illustrative purposes.

Researchers using ultrasound to treat OCD symptoms

Researchers hope the treatment will be used to reduce the repetitive behaviour.

Former Miss Wales Sara Manchipp and her son Tomos

'Nightmare' as voices tell ex-Miss Wales to harm baby

Sara Manchipp developed postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder after her son was born.

Kimberly Nixon

I thought I would harm my baby because of perinatal OCD

Actress Kimberly Nixon has described how OCD made her fear she was a danger to her newborn baby.

Kimberley Nixon with her baby

OCD made actress think she was a danger to her baby

Fresh Meat star Kimberley Nixon says she felt scared and alone after giving birth to her son.

A picture of Jessie J

Singer Jessie J reveals OCD and ADHD diagnosis

The British singer said that having a baby had "exposed" the conditions more.

Yasmin Shaheen-Zaffar

'The chatbot has transformed my life'

How AI tools are helping people with neurodiversity live their lives.

Emily Katy

'Finding out I was autistic saved my life'

Emily Katy, who is a mental health nurse, wants other autistic girls to know they are not alone.

Beds, Herts & Bucks

Bryony Gordon

'Recovering from food addiction is like walking a tiger'

Writer Bryony Gordon opens up on her OCD, food addiction and health inequality.

Katie Berrill

Parents angry over 'insulting' attendance campaign

The government's school attendance initiative is labelled as "insulting" and "ableist".