Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a severe and disabling clinical condition that usually arises in late adolescence or early adulthood and, if left untreated, has a chronic course. OCD is a highly prevalent and chronic condition with significant global disability, and effective treatments include serotonin reuptake inhibitors, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and neurosurgery for intractable symptoms. This disorder is the fourth most common mental disorder with a lifetime prevalence of 1.6% and can cause problems in relationships, school or work, and have health consequences.

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