Treatment in Children and Adolescents With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Review for Practitioners

Abstract

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the most debilitating mental health conditions, interrupting functioning at school and social well-being in children and adolescents. Youth tend to delay interventions and when sought, response to treatment might not be optimal. The current article discusses treatment guidelines for youth with OCD and pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric symptoms. [ Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 61 (8), 11–15.]