01 Scrupulosity, also known as Religious OCD, is a subtype of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in which people experience debilitating obsessions and compulsions about their faith. 02 Jamie's struggles ...

“It’s Not Just You” is a column written by mental health journalist Sian Ferguson, dedicated to exploring the lesser-known, under-discussed symptoms of mental illness. Whether it’s constant ...

A young man reads from the Bible. Outward symptoms of scrupulosity include studying and praying excessively. (Kylie Swann) On- and off-campus resources offer hope and help to students who struggle ...

DIFFICULT MORAL QUESTIONS: Many people struggle with mild scrupulosity that does not seriously impair their moral decision-making. But severe scrupulosity can cripple it. Three saints who famously ...

When she was 12, Jennifer Traig’s hands were red and raw from washing them so much. She’d start scrubbing a half an hour before dinner; when she was done, she’d hold her hands up like a surgeon until ...

Scrupulus is the Latin word for "a small sharp stone" or "a tiny pebble," often used to describe a sharp stone in a sandal that caused constant, persistent discomfort. Cicero and other Romans used ...

Recently, I have seen a number of social media posts from Catholic parents whose children suffer from scrupulosity. Though the parents may be unfamiliar with the word “scrupulosity,” or even the ...

Sigal Samuel is a correspondent for Vox’s Future Perfect. She writes primarily about the future of consciousness, tracking advances in artificial intelligence and neuroscience and their staggering ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 01 Dr. Phillipson is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in New York City. 02 In this video, he defines and discusses ...