Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Understanding OCD: Obsessions, Compulsions, Subtypes & the Path to Recovery

10 Page Handout

You Will Receive:

• What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

• DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria

• Common Obsession Themes & Compulsion Types

• OCD Subtypes & Common Presentations

• How OCD Works: The Obsession-Compulsion Cycle

• OCD vs. GAD vs. OCPD: Important Distinctions

• Neurobiology & Causes

• Co-Occurring Conditions

• Evidence-Based Treatment for OCD

• ERP: Exposure and Response Prevention — Step by Step

• Coping Skills & Self-Management

• A Note for Families & Loved Ones