Obsessive–Compulsive

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a debilitating psychiatric condition characterized by intrusive, distressing obsessions and the performance of ritualistic compulsions. This article explores the multifaceted dimensions of OCD, commencing with a historical overview and elucidating its etiological underpinnings, encompassing genetic, neurobiological, cognitive, and environmental factors. Diagnostic criteria, clinical presentations, and the intricacies of differential diagnosis are