OCD: Signs & Symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder | Stanford

Dr. Carolyn Rodriguez explains how to recognize the signs and the symptoms of OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) to know when to seek help. If untreated, the chronic symptoms of OCD can derail a person’s life by impairing their ability to concentrate and causing anxiety and avoidance, so it is critical to know about the signs and symptoms.
Effective treatments are available and the majority of people living with OCD will see symptom improvement with treatment. You are not alone, don’t let stigma hold you back from effective care.
0:00 Overview
0:25 What is OCD?
1:10 What do OCD symptoms look like? How to know if you have OCD?
3:49 Why is it important to recognize the symptoms of OCD?
4:32 How to treat OCD?
5:18 What stops people from seeking care?
Dr. Carolyn Rodriguez, MD, PhD, is an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford Medicine.
The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 7/21/2022. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.
This video is a production of the Stanford Center for Health Education team, in collaboration with Stanford Medicine and the Stanford Center for Professional Development.
Resources:
International OCD Foundation: iocdf.org/
Resource Directory to find providers and support groups: iocdf.org/find-help/
Anxiety and Depression Association of America: adaa.org/
Clinical Practice Review for OCD: adaa.org/resources-profession...
American Psychiatric Association: psychiatry.org/patients-famil...
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsp.org/
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