Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Trigger Warning: references to intrusive thoughts, violence and self-harm OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a common colloquialism used to refer to an individual’s aversion to germs, an unhealthy need to keep … [Read more...] about Opinion: Media Portrayal of OCD Should Promote Knowledge, Not Misinformation