OCD appears in distinct patterns that share the same core cycle of intrusive thoughts, anxiety, & compulsive responses.
Fear of germs, illness, or toxins leading to avoidance & excessive cleaning behaviors.
Persistent doubt that drives repeated checking to prevent imagined harm or mistakes.
Intense discomfort when things feel uneven, incomplete, or improperly arranged.
Intrusive thoughts with primarily mental compulsions such as reassurance or analysis.
A brief, evidence-informed screening designed to help identify common OCD symptoms and determine whether further evaluation may be helpful.
The New England OCD Institute is a specialized educational resource dedicated exclusively to obsessive-compulsive disorder and related conditions. We provide clear, research-informed information about OCD subtypes, symptoms, compulsions, and evidence-based treatments, helping individuals and families make sense of what they are experiencing. Our role is not to provide direct clinical care, but to serve as a trusted home base for OCD education and to connect people with carefully selected partner clinics that specialize in appropriate, ethical, and effective treatment.
