Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition marked by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Symptoms include contamination fears, checking behaviors, and symmetry obsessions, often disrupting daily life. Diagnosis uses DSM-5 criteria and tools like the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS). Effective treatments include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), especially Exposure and Response Prevention […]