Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms in Youth May Be a Red Flag for Other Psychological Issues

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Friday, January 4, 2019
Psychiatry, Psychiatric diagnosis, Psychology, Abnormal psychology, Obsessive–compulsive disorder, Compulsive behavior, Mental disorder, Psychopathology, Obsessive–compulsive spectrum, Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder

However, behaviors that develop into obsessive and compulsive symptoms (OCS) may represent a red flag for serious psychiatric conditions.

Key Points: 
  • However, behaviors that develop into obsessive and compulsive symptoms (OCS) may represent a red flag for serious psychiatric conditions.
  • This is the first and largest study examining OCS in more than 7,000 participants aged 11 to 21.
  • These children were more likely to develop serious psychopathology beyond obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), including depression and suicide.
  • "These symptoms may be vital for identifying adolescents who are on a potentially debilitating psychiatric trajectory."