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Causes and Risk Factors of OCD
Researchers continue to investigate the causes of mental health disorders like OCD. Learn about the latest findings, your risk, and how it may be prevented.
The PANDAS Hypothesis and Causes of OCD
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Common Cognitive Distortions in OCD
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Personality Traits That May Make OCD More Likely
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
Understanding Risk Factors for OCD
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Genetic?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Risk Factors for Developing OCD
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Substance/Medication-Induced OCD Behavior
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Thought Suppression and OCD
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
What Causes Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Thought-Action Fusion and OCD
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD