Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): How it affects your child's life

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Discover how OCD can impact a child's family, school life, and social life trajectory.

Key points

  • OCD can disrupt family life, interfere with schooling, and have a negative effect on relationships with peers.
  • If left untreated, OCD can make it difficult for young people to live to their fullest—for example, engaging fully with peers and romantic partners, enjoying life activities, and doing their best at school and/or work. 
Last updated: 十月 11th 2024