OCD is a cycle where unwanted, distressing thoughts (obsessions) trigger repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) that bring momentary relief but reinforce the cycle over time. These articles explain how OCD works across all ages and why exposure and response prevention (ERP) is the gold-standard treatment.
Treatment for Teens with OCD: Demystifying Exposure Response Prevention
By Fabienne Bain, Ph.D. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can manifest at any time in someone’s life. However, adolescence, a period [...]
