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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