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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Basics

Children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are plagued by unwanted and stressful thoughts and fears that they try to alleviate by performing compulsive rituals like counting or washing their hands. This guide from Child Mind Institute explains how OCD impacts children, how it's diagnosed and the most effective treatments. This information is also available in Spanish.


https://childmind.org/guide/obsessive-compulsive-disorders/

Related Topics

  • Diagnosis
  • Mental Health
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