Reducing Your Risk of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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There are currently no guidelines for reducing your risk of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). As scientists learn more about the condition, your doctor may have more information regarding steps for reducing your risk of OCD.
References:
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). National Institute of Mental Health website. Available at: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/index.shtml . April 2008. Accessed September 8, 2008.
Last reviewed August 2008 by Theodor B. Rais, MD
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