Health Guide for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Unveiling the Intricacies
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by intrusive, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and the compelling urge to perform repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Neuroscientists posit that alterations in brain pathways...
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