What is OCD?
The repetitive behaviours that aim to reduce the distress caused by obsessions are called what?
Compulsions
What is an example of an obsessive thought?
Fear of contamination, fear of harming others, intrusive religious thoughts, etc.
What screening tool is used to assess OCD in children?
Children’s Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale
True or False: OCD is a mental health condition that is often irrational and interferes with daily life.
True
How can OCD-related compulsions physically harm a person?
Skin damage from handwashing, injuries from rituals, eating disorders, etc.
How is the severity of OCD measured on the Children’s Yale-Brown Scale?
Scores range from 0-40, with higher scores indicating more severe symptoms.
True or False: According to the DSM-5, specific criteria must be met for a diagnosis of OCD.
True
True or False: People with OCD always recognize their thoughts as irrational.
False
What are "early signs and red flags" of OCD in children?
Excessive handwashing, repeating actions, extreme distress over minor changes, etc.
True or False: OCD thoughts and behaviours are always rational.
False
How can OCD lead to social isolation?
Time-consuming rituals make it hard to engage in daily activities and relationships.
How can OCD be confused with other disorders?
Similarities with anxiety, autism, and tic disorders make differential diagnosis important.