How to Tell If Your Teen Has OCD (Signs to Watch For)

Wondering about the signs of OCD in teens? If your teen repeats behaviors like excessive hand washing or struggles with intrusive thoughts they can't shake, this episode helps you understand what you're seeing and how to help.

 

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects around 1 to 2 in 100 children and teens, and it often shows up in ways parents don't expect.

In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I'm joined by Kimberley Quinlin, a therapist with extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD and related disorders. She helps us recognize the signs of OCD in our teens, and shares how to support them.

 

What you'll learn:

1. The early signs of OCD in teens, from repeated behaviors to intrusive thoughts

2. How OCD differs from related conditions, like hair pulling

3. How ERP therapy helps teens with OCD

4. How to support your teen without accidentally feeding the OCD

 

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About the show: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach. Each episode gives you practical strategies, expert advice, and real-world insight to build a stronger relationship with your teen.

 

If you've noticed repeated rituals, constant worry, or intrusive thoughts in your teen, this conversation helps you understand what you're seeing and how to help. Topics include signs of OCD in teens, teen OCD, intrusive thoughts, ERP therapy, and OCD-related disorders. #parentingteens #teenOCD #intrusivethoughts