OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children is characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that cause distress and interfere with daily life. Children with OCD may have intense fears or worries about germs, dirt, illness, harm, or things not being "just right". These fears can lead to compulsions like excessive handwashing, checking, or arranging objects in a specific order.