Trauma and PTSD

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.

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Video: Understanding PTSD in Children

Many children experience diﬀicult or frightening events. Most recover well with the right care and support, but some may continue to feel anxious or on…

20th May 2025

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Nip in the Bud

Nip in the Bud® was set up to encourage awareness about mental health disorders in children. These relatively common problems which begin in childhood and adolescence can have wide-ranging and long-lasting effects, affecting a child’s relationships, their educational attainment and job opportunities. If left untreated, they could also develop into serious mental and physical health problems and have significant economic and social costs, not just to the individuals and their families, but later in life to the health and criminal justice system too. With early intervention things can be very different.