Diagnostic Criteria for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Mental health condition characterized by obsessions and compulsions.

Obsessions

Intrusive thoughts causing marked anxiety or distress.

Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors performed to reduce anxiety.

Diagnostic Code 300.3 (F42)

ICD-10 code for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Recurrent Thoughts

Persistent thoughts experienced as unwanted intrusions.

Marked Anxiety

Significant distress caused by obsessive thoughts.

Neutralizing Action

Behavior performed to counteract intrusive thoughts.

Time-Consuming Symptoms

Obsessions or compulsions taking over 1 hour daily.

Clinically Significant Distress

Impairment in social or occupational functioning.

Physiological Effects Exclusion

Symptoms not due to substance or medical condition.

Differential Diagnosis

Exclusion of other mental disorders for diagnosis.

Good Insight

Individual recognizes OCD beliefs may not be true.

Poor Insight

Individual believes OCD beliefs are probably true.

Absent Insight

Individual is convinced OCD beliefs are true.

Tic-Related OCD

History of tic disorder present in the individual.

Repetitive Behaviors

Actions like hand washing or checking performed repeatedly.

Mental Acts

Cognitive actions such as counting or praying.

Excessive Behaviors

Compulsions not realistically connected to their purpose.

Children's Understanding

Young children may struggle to articulate compulsions' aims.

Anxiety Reduction

Compulsions aim to alleviate anxiety or prevent events.

Ritualized Behaviors

Behaviors performed according to strict rules.

Distress in Functioning

OCD symptoms impair important life areas.