A recent study published in The International Journal of Psychiatryin Medicine has found that patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have significantly smaller pineal glands compared to healthy individuals. This finding suggests a possible link between the pineal gland and the underlying mechanisms of OCD. OCD is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts or urges (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions). People with OCD often engage in these behaviors in an attempt to reduce anxiety or prevent a feared event, but the …