New Insights on the Origins of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Source: U.S. News and World ReportAlthough obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is fairly common, affecting around 1 in every 50 U.S. adults, its causes have not been well understood—until now. Psychologists from the University of Cambridge report they have found widespread chemical imbalances in the regions of OCD patients' brains responsible for decision-making. The findings could lead to more targeted treatments for the condition, they say.