How is OCD diagnosed?

Diagnosing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder requires a comprehensive clinical assessment by a qualified mental health professional. There is no single blood test, scan, or laboratory test that can diagnose OCD. During an assessment, the clinician explores the nature of obsessions and compulsions, how frequently they occur, the distress they cause, the time they consume, and their impact on everyday functioning. The assessment also considers other possible mental health, medical, or substance-related causes that may explain the symptoms. In this video, we discuss the clinical approach to diagnosing OCD and what a proper assessment involves. #OCD #OCDDiagnosis #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #MentalHealth #Psychiatry #Psychology #MentalHealthEducation #DrFarrukhHayatKhan