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Mark Papworth
October 30, 2025

Dramatic increase in OCD in younger adults

Mark Papworth
October 30, 2025

According to a report [here], the number of people aged 16-24 who are experiencing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) has tripled over a decade. Various factors are thought to have contributed to this, including pressures arising from societal problems and social media, as well as the disruption of supports and coping mechanisms due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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