Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms in Youth Tied to Greater Risk for Psychiatric Disorders

Many children exhibit obsessive compulsive symptoms, such as repetitive and ritualistic behaviors, but when these behaviors become disruptive to the child’s life or when intrusive thoughts emerge, it may be a red flag for serious psychiatric conditions, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

“Repetitive actions are common in young children, and are in fact a healthy part of development,” said lead author of the...


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source https://psychcentral.com/news/2019/01/08/obsessive-compulsive-symptoms-in-youth-tied-to-greater-risk-for-psychiatric-disorders/141739.html

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