We use the terms autism, autism spectrum disorder, or ASD in this resource centre. The diagnosis of ASD Parents, family, teachers, and the general public are often confused by a diagnosis of ASD.
Transforming the understanding. and treatment of mental illnesses. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over.
Medication can help reduce OCD symptoms. OCD is a Serious Illness. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be a severe and disabling illness. According to the World Health Organization, OCD is a major cause of disability worldwide, with a total cost in the US estimated at more than $8 billion annually. People with OCD usually spend years suffering before beginning effective treatment.