Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects 1%–2% of children and adolescents. Therefore, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can be useful for improving patient outcomes. This article briefly introduces OCD and its probable treatment. How to recognize OCD in children? Obsessions: Obsessions are repeated thoughts, urges, or mental images that cause anxiety. The common symptoms of this condition are: Fear of germs or contamination. Unwanted forbidden thoughts involving sex, religion, and harm.
Aggressive thoughts towards others or self. Having things symmetrical or in perfect order. Compulsions: Compulsions are repetitive behaviors that a person with OCD feels the urge to do in response to an obsessive thought. The common symptoms of this condition are: Excessive cleaning and/or handwashing. Ordering and arranging things in a particular, precise way. Repeatedly checking on things,…
