OCD in Children: Signs, Causes and Effective Treatment Options

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in children is more common than many parents realise. It affects around 1 in 100 young people, with the average age of onset at around 10 years old. If your child seems stuck in worries, rituals or repetitive behaviours, you are not alone —[…]

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How OCD Lies to Your Child (and Keeps Them Stuck)

Understanding the Tricks of the OCD Brain Many parents notice their children say things like: “If I don’t do this, something terrible will happen!”“I can’t touch that — it will ruin everything.”“I have to get this perfect or something bad will happen.” At first, it may seem like[…]

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7 Ways OCD Keeps You Stuck (and How to Break Free)

A Guide for Parents and Young People Many parents describe OCD as: “It feels like we’re trapped in a cycle.”“We keep giving reassurance, but it only helps for a few minutes.”“The more we try to help, the worse it seems to get.” OCD is like a master manipulator[…]

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