moral scrupulosity

What is Moral Scrupulosity OCD?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is defined by the presence of obsessions (intrusive and distressing thoughts, urges, doubts, or mental images) that prompt compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed to reduce the distress those obsessions generate; American Psychiatric Association, 2022). The lifetime prevalence of OCD is estimated at about 2.3%, although this number may be higher […]

Megan DeRiso, PsyD

October 19, 2026