What is OCD?
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted obsessions and compulsions. Jerry Bubrick, PhD, with the Child Mind Institute, elaborates on the disorder.
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OCD, explained
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What are myths and misconceptions about OCD?
If my child has been diagnosed with OCD, what does the family need to know?
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