Adolescent OCD worsens for girl, expert recommends therapy to manage symptoms

A 15-year-old girl’s obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has worsened, impacting her daily life and academics. Professor Polly Waite emphasized that adolescence is a peak time for OCD development, suggesting cognitive behavioral therapy with exposure response prevention as a crucial treatment. Without the right support, the girl risks escalating anxiety and further disruptions.

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