Prevalence of Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder in Pediatric Patients and Treatment Options
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Mental Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 July 2025 | Viewed by 149
Special Issue Editor
Interests: common mental disorders; OCD; climate health; social media and youth mental health
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Introduction:
Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) often emerges in childhood or adolescence, significantly impacting the developmental trajectory and the quality of life of young individuals. Despite increasing recognition of OCD's early onset, its prevalence, clinical manifestations, and treatment outcomes in pediatric populations remain areas of active investigation. Advances in diagnostic tools, neurobiological research, and psychotherapeutic modalities have provided new insights into the etiology, clinical manifestations, and management of OCD in children and adolescents, yet critical gaps in the knowledge persist.
The aim of this Special Issue is to present cutting-edge research addressing the prevalence, clinical features, and therapeutic approaches for pediatric OCD.
We invite original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and translational research addressing the following topics:
- Epidemiological studies on OCD prevalence across diverse populations.
- Risk factors, including genetic, neurobiological, and environmental contributors.
- Comparative analyses of therapeutic approaches, including psychotherapeutic treatments, pharmacological treatments, and emerging interventions.
- Challenges and opportunities in OCD early diagnosis and treatment.
- Impact of OCD on families, schools, and community systems.
This Special Issue aims to offer an opportunity to advance our understanding of pediatric OCD and to inspire innovative, evidence-based practices that improve the lives of affected children and their families.
Dr. Konstantina Magklara
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- obsessive–compulsive disorder
- children and adolescents
- mental health
- prevalence
- epidemiology
- treatment outcomes
- risk factors
- neuroimaging
- pharmacological treatment
- psychotherapy
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