Quiz

Might My Friend or Loved One Have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?*

The Zohar-Fineberg Obsessive Compulsive Screen

Please answer yes or no to the following questions.

YesNo
Does s/he wash or clean a lot?
Does s/he check things a lot?
Is there any thought that keeps bothering her/him that s/he would like to get rid of but can't?
Do her/his daily activities take a long time to finish?
Is s/he concerned about orderliness or symmetry?

Source: [1]

You may want to print this page out for your friend or loved one so that they can use it as a potential conversation starter with their healthcare provider to aid in a psychiatric evaluation if warranted.

*This screen does not take the place of a physician's diagnosis. Potential patients are strongly urged to seek the advice of your physician or a qualified therapist prior to starting any new treatment or therapy or with any questions you may have regarding a medical, mental, or emotional condition.

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References:

Get More Information on OCD

  1. ^ National Clinical Practice Guideline Number 31: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Body Dysmorphic Disorder. In: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Core Intervention in the Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Body Dysmorphic Disorder. London, England: National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence; 2006.

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