Jun 9, 2025 · Having obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) means having unwanted thoughts and behaviors that happen frequently, take up a lot of time, interfere with activities, or make children very …

Feb 7, 2025 · This guide explains the often confusing behaviors that can be associated with OCD in children, and the effective treatments for helping kids who develop it.

Mar 6, 2025 · OCD in toddlers and children can look different than in adults. Learn about the signs of childhood obsessive-compulsive disorder and treatments for childhood OCD.

OCD affects 1% of children and causes significant impacts to a child’s daily life. Pediatric OCD is more common in boys than in girls, with girls more likely to develop OCD in their teens and 20s.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder of repetitive thoughts or actions that feel out of control and disrupt daily living. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

Feb 26, 2024 · Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may develop during childhood. But OCD in children may be challenging to recognize because their behaviors may be mistaken for a part of …

May 17, 2025 · Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects at least one in 100 children. 1 This mental health condition causes uncontrollable and upsetting thoughts (obsessions). The thoughts trigger …

Jan 15, 2025 · Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can affect children and adults. Obsessive thoughts are difficult to spot, but compulsive behaviors are usually more obvious. OCD often …

Children and teens suffering with OCD often struggle to be flexible, have highly specific rules about things and can become extremely angry if those rules are not adhered to. Many people are familiar …

Jun 20, 2025 · OCD in children often begins gradually, with subtle behaviors that can go unnoticed. Children may show signs of OCD as early as preschool age. Early symptoms include repetitive …