Watching your child struggle and feeling unable to help them is among the most heartbreaking experiences any parent endures, but it’s a feeling that every parent is sure to encounter at some point. It may be the loss of a loved one, a breakup, or a dream that is dashed. However, despite how difficult they may be to witness, most parents understand that these types of problems will improve given time. In the case of mental health disorders, there often is no such silver lining. When problems like obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) arise in children, parents may not understand the condition or how to address it, finding themselves in completely uncharted territory.
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