Teen OCD Treatment
For adolescents aged 12–17
- Understand obsessive-compulsive disorder in teens
- Learn coping and self-calming skills
- Face fears in a safe and compassionate environment
- Make positive change that lasts
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As many as 1 in 200 children and teens in the US experience OCD.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by a stressful cycle of obsessions, anxiety, and compulsions (or rituals) that can disrupt every area of a teen’s life. Unfortunately, the more a teen practices such rituals, the worse their condition can get. The good news is that OCD is treatable, and Avery’s House can help.
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A safe and supportive place to heal
Avery’s House is a set of three homelike teen mental health treatment facilities in Boise, Idaho and Apache Junction and Fountain Hills, Arizona. Our specialized professionals work with adolescents to evaluate, diagnose, and address various mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety. We provide a nonjudgmental and LGBTQA+-friendly environment where teens can safely begin or continue treatment.
Does my child need help?
Only a mental health professional can diagnose OCD, and the sooner it is diagnosed, the faster it can be treated. If you think your teen is showing signs of OCD, don’t ignore it. Talk to a trained professional at Avery’s House to learn how we can help.
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About 70% of people with OCD have a co-occurring mental health disorder
Common symptoms of OCD in teens
OCD isn’t always easy to detect because it often develops slowly, worsening over time. Obsessive-compulsive behaviors are often illogical, excessive, disruptive, and time-consuming. Here are some common signs of OCD in adolescents:
- Rechecking that things are right, clean, locked, etc.
- Rewriting, redoing, and/or rereading homework
- Recounting things
- Constant worry that something bad is going to happen
- Difficulty leaving the house due to an urge to complete a specific routine
- Repetitive handwashing to the point of causing damaged or bleeding skin
- Hoarding objects
- A need for order, symmetry, or prevision
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What causes OCD?
As with many other mental health disorders, there is no definitive cause of OCD. Some teens may develop compulsive behaviors to cope with the anxiety and stress of their obsessions. Risk factors that increase a child’s risk of developing OCD include the following:
- Genetic predisposition
- Stressful or traumatic events
- Learned fears and/or compulsive behaviors from a family member
- The female gender
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Avery’s House promotes healing and growth through the work of our team and the excellence of our program.
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Treatment at Avery’s House
Our team of experienced mental health professionals will work with you and your child to assess needs and set goals. Together, we’ll develop a personalized treatment plan based on your child’s challenges, strengths, and objectives, and you’ll learn how to provide the support they need. Treatment may include following:
- Coordinated support for co-occurring disorders
- Training in tools for coping with stress and regulating emotions
- Behavioral therapies with experienced pediatric psychiatrists and psychologists
- Family therapy and one-on-one sessions
Therapeutic services included
While we tailor treatment plans to best reflect each teen’s challenges, strengths, and goals, the following are common services included:
- Weekly individual sessions
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Art therapy
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Pharmacotherapy
- Family therapy
- Community-based activities
- Music therapy
- Case management
- Medication management
- Schooling options