Rohan’s nighttime fears of being robbed and abducted began at five years old. At nine, Rohan was still sleeping in his mother’s room plagued by nighttime obsessions. “I feel like we’re going to get ...
Understanding OCD Tendencies in Children Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by unwanted and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or ...
Despite what's shown on TV and in movies, OCD is rarely about hand sanitizer or tidy kitchen pantries. Instead, OCD often ...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) doesn't just affect adults; in fact, between 0.25% and 4% of children develop OCD. The average age of onset of childhood OCD is approximately 10 years old, although ...
Dozens of people took part in a walk to raise awareness of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) this Saturday. The ...
UNSTUCK is an award-winning short film that explains OCD through the eyes of young people. It avoids sensationalizing compulsions and obsessions, and instead reveals the complexity of a disorder that ...
As health conditions go, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can feel pretty lonely. The thoughts that flit through your mind can seem silly. Or unreasonable. Or even scary. Hanging with someone who ...
OCD can have a significant impact on relationships and other aspects of daily life. Individuals may experience isolation and have reduced opportunities for social connection due to symptoms. Obsessive ...
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges among youth. Anxiety is often categorized into one of several different ‘disorders’ grouped around a core set of symptoms. Everyone ...
Karli Bossman's behavior changed instantly from happy to afraid of socks. Oct. 5, 2011— -- Karli Bossman was a happy 5-year-old from Clayton, N.C., who loved going to kindergarten -- until one ...
When children understand their condition and feel supported, they are more likely to engage in therapeutic activities and advocate for their needs. Promoting Overall Well-being: Addressing OCD ...