The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has created this informational booklet for people living with OCD.
Links to online resources for OCD.
OCD goes far beyond occasional worries or quirks. It can significantly impact various areas of a person’s life.
While there’s no one-size-fits-all cure for OCD, effective treatments and management strategies exist. The main component of treatment for OCD is psychotherapy and there are effective, well-tested approaches available.
OCD can emerge at any age, including in childhood and the teenage years. It’s important to go beyond simply noticing “quirky” behaviors and look for patterns that significantly disrupt a child’s life.
One of the most powerful things you can offer someone with OCD is understanding and acceptance. It’s important to find the balance between caring for them while also caring for yourself.
Culture shapes how we understand, experience, and express mental health challenges, including OCD. Every person with OCD deserves treatment that respects their unique beliefs and background.
It’s normal to have some worries or occasional repetitive behaviors. However, when OCD patterns start taking over your life, it’s time to seek professional support.
Hoarding Disorder is a mental health condition characterized by persistent difficulty discarding possessions, regardless of their actual value. This difficulty is due to a perceived need to save the items and severe distress associated with getting rid of things.
Understanding the causes of OCD is an ongoing area of research. There’s no one simple answer, but it’s likely a combination of several factors working together.