Are SSRIs Effective for OCD in Adolescents?

[Hazel]

Obsessive-compulsive disorder in teens is commonly treated with SSRIs and exposure-response prevention therapy. Some respond fully to therapy alone, while others need medication for symptom control. How do clinicians determine dosage and duration? What alternative or adjunct approaches can improve outcomes without overmedication?

 

[JonSnow]

I have no personal knowledge or experience, but I’ve heard that SSRIs can be effective for treating OCD in adolescents when prescribed and monitored by a doctor, often alongside therapy like CBT. I think results can vary from person to person.