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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
   OCD stands for Obsessive Compulsive
    disorder

   OCD- when an anxiety disorder characterized
       by recurrent and persistent thoughts and
     feelings and repetitive, ritualized behaviors
   5 million Americans have OCD



   OCD is a genetic element that tends 2 run in
    families
   Hand washing
   Ordering
   Checking
   neatness
   Repeating words silently
 OCD  appears to be caused
 by a combination of
 psychological, biological and
 genetic factors.
   A popular theory is that a genetic fault leads to
    a disruption of levels of a brain chemical called
    serotonin.
   People with OCD should get treatment that is
    specific to OCD

   Treatment for OCD involves a combination of
    counseling and medication. Usually
    antidepressant medication and
    Group therapy
   OCD is generally not a huge problem

   There is a 15% chance a person with OCD will
    commit suicide

   Other than that a person can live a almost
    normal life with OCD
   Google.com

   Nimh.gov

   Ocdonline.com

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Ocd

  • 2. OCD stands for Obsessive Compulsive disorder  OCD- when an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent and persistent thoughts and feelings and repetitive, ritualized behaviors
  • 3. 5 million Americans have OCD  OCD is a genetic element that tends 2 run in families
  • 4. Hand washing  Ordering  Checking  neatness  Repeating words silently
  • 5.  OCD appears to be caused by a combination of psychological, biological and genetic factors.
  • 6. A popular theory is that a genetic fault leads to a disruption of levels of a brain chemical called serotonin.
  • 7. People with OCD should get treatment that is specific to OCD  Treatment for OCD involves a combination of counseling and medication. Usually antidepressant medication and Group therapy
  • 8. OCD is generally not a huge problem  There is a 15% chance a person with OCD will commit suicide  Other than that a person can live a almost normal life with OCD
  • 9. Google.com  Nimh.gov  Ocdonline.com