none 10.31254/phyto.2025.14515 BioMed Research Publishers BioMed Research Publishers 16195 188374413 316921 20260110002738208 10.31254 2026-01-10T00:27:45Z 2026-01-10T00:27:43Z 0 The Journal of Phytopharmacology J Phytopharmacol 2320480X 10.31254/phyto https://www.phytopharmajournal.com/ 11 30 2025 14 5 Neha Yadav Yogesh Chand Yadav Md Faiyaz Ujjwal Repetitive, intrusive thoughts (called obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (called compulsions) are hallmarks of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a chronic and crippling mental health illness. The goal of this review is to give a thorough overview of OCD, covering its description, etiology, epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis, available treatments, and management techniques. With a multiple etiology that includes genetic, neurological, cognitive, and environmental variables, OCD is a complicated condition. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), particularly exposure and response prevention (ERP), and drugs such selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are effective therapies for obsessive compulsive disorder. OCD is a severe mental illness that has to be identified and treated as soon as possible. Healthcare providers must have a thorough understanding of OCD in order to diagnose patients accurately and treat them effectively. This study offers a thorough analysis of OCD, emphasizing the need for more research, education, and awareness of this condition. 11 30 2025 405 410 1 10.31254/biomed-crossmark-policy www.biomedresearch.org false 10.31254/phyto.2025.14515 https://phytopharmajournal.com/articles/abstracts/857/year=2025&vol=14&issue=5