10/04/2026
October is OCD Awareness Month, and we're starting with the most important point: OCD is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions.
It isn't about being neat or liking things organized. It's an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts and compulsive behaviors that temporarily relieve anxiety but strengthen the cycle over time.
It affects about 1 in 100 people, including many teenagers, and most wait years before getting the right diagnosis and treatment.
This month, Connections Child and Family Center is sharing what OCD actually looks like in teens and how evidence-based treatment works.
Tap the link in our bio to learn more.