Tag: risk factors OCD

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Definition and Description of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), individuals with OCD typically recognize that their obsessions are irrational, yet they feel compelled to…