OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that involves obsessions, compulsions, or both. OCD features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions interfere with daily activities and cause significant distress.
Some of the symptoms to recognize OCD -
Causes - Family history, Stressful life events, Other mental health disorders such as anxiety disorders, depression, substance abuse or tic disorders.
How we help
At HMT, OCD is treated with psychotherapies involving but not limited to Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Exposure and response prevention (ERP) and Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.