What Is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

Describes the basics of OCD with examples of common obsessions and the ways it can impact a person’s life.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Describes the main features of two related types of experiences associated with OCD: obsessions and compulsions with common experiences.

BeyondOCD.org

“Our goal is to educate and support people with OCD, their family members, and their treatment professionals.” With information about the basics of OCD and CBT.

What is OCD?

Provide a general overview of the disorder, including commonly asked questions and additional OCD resources.

OCD in Kids

A collection of OCD resources for parents and children.

International OCD foundation

How Do I Talk to My Child About OCD?

Provides parents and caregivers with information to having a conversation about OCD.

Child Mind Institute

The Parents’ Role in OCD Treatment

Describes the treatment for OCD and how parents can help their child fight back.

Anxiety Canada

Identifying and Supporting Students with OCD in Schools

This article helps identify what school supports could be useful for a student with OCD.

CMAJ

Body-Focused Repetitive Disorders

Describes body-focused repetitive disorders such as Trichotillomania (hair pulling) and excoriation (skin picking) and their connection to OCD.

Unstuck: Short film about kids’ experiences with OCD

Talking Back To OCD

By John Marsh

Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents

By Eli R. Lebowitz

What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming OCD

By Dawn Huebner