What Are the Treatments for Childhood OCD?
According to the International OCD Foundation, approximately 1 in 200 children and teenagers have OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder–a condition characterized by obsessive thoughts that drive compulsive behaviors. For example, a child may obsess about the number ten, fearing that if he touches anything less than ten times, he may die. To reduce his anxiety, he compulsively touches everything in his room ten times before he exits. Treatment for childhood OCD often involves a combination of approaches, and support from parents and teachers can be vital.
