OCD In Teens

Identifying the Signs of OCD

• Fear of dirt or germs
• Fear of contamination
• A need for symmetry, order, and precision
• Religious obsessions
• Preoccupation with body wastes
• Lucky and unlucky numbers
• Sexual or aggressive thoughts
• Fear of illness or harm coming to oneself or relatives
• Intrusive negative or fearful thoughts
• Continual need for reassurance from a parent

How To Help Your Teen With Anxiety And OCD

Do your homework to learn as much as you can about anxiety and OCD. There are many good resources online to learn how to bring anxiety relief and help with OCD. At NPS our therapists are trained and experienced in using natural, alternative methods to help treat anxiety and OCD.

While anxiety medication and OCD medication may need to be used, we assess for the best approach and work closely with our parents and teens to arrive at a collaborative decision on what is the best approach. Many times, using both mindfulness techniques in addition to medication or natural supplements together is the most effective approach for relief.