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.
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Common Risk Factors for OCD
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Is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Genetic?
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The Different Causes of Developing OCD
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Substance/Medication-Induced OCD
Thought Suppression in OCD.
What Is Thought Suppression?
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The 3 Main Theories of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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Thought-Action Fusion and OCD