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What are the Treatments for Contamination OCD?

What are the Treatments for Contamination OCD?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). One of the most common subtypes of OCD is contamination OCD, where individuals experience intense fears of germs, dirt, or harmful substances.   These fears often lead to excessive cleaning, handwashing, or avoidance of certain places or objects. If…