Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts, images, or impulses (obsessions) that cause anxiety or distress and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that are performed to reduce anxiety or prevent harm.
Signs of OCD in Teens:
- Persistent and unwanted thoughts, images, or impulses that are distressing or intrusive
- Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that are time-consuming and interfere with daily activities
- Fear of contamination or germs
- Fear of harming oneself or others
- Need for symmetry, order, or exactness
- Persistent doubts or need for reassurance
How ROWI can help:
- Individual therapy sessions with therapists trained in evidence-based treatments for OCD, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), specifically exposure therapy. Individual therapy allows for the client to identify the triggers for their OCD.
- Group therapy sessions to provide support and teach coping skills to manage OCD-related symptoms
- Family therapy sessions to help parents and teens understand the effects of OCD and how to support each other
- Referral to medical providers for medication management, if necessary. Medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) or antidepressants can be helpful.
- Educational resources for parents and teens to learn more about OCD and how to manage symptoms.
Each ROWI client receives a treatment plan that will support them in meeting their goals. Programs are individualized in order to meet each client and family wherever they are in the process. Contact us to learn more and to get support for your teen experiencing OCD.