Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is a mental health disorder that affects millions of people around the world. OCD is characterized by obsessions, or recurring and intrusive thoughts, and compulsions, or repetitive behaviors that are undertaken to try to alleviate the anxiety caused by the obsessions. People with OCD often feel that they must perform their compulsions in a certain way or else something bad will happen. OCD can be extremely disruptive to daily life, and can cause immense anxiety and distress. There is no one cause of OCD, but it is believed to be the result of a combination of genetic, neurological, and environmental factors. Treatment for OCD typically includes medication and/or exposure and response prevention therapy, which is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy.

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