What Are the Treatments for OCD & Anxiety in Children?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, also known as OCD, is an anxiety disorder where individuals have distressing thoughts or fears that cause anxiety, and often lead to compulsive behaviors to alleviate this anxiety. In “Introduction to Child and Adolescent Psychology,” Robert Weis reports that less than 1 percent of children have OCD, with symptoms often beginning in later childhood. Examples of obsessions include fear of getting hurt or fear of germs, while compulsions may be checking, hand washing, or cleaning.
