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Can ocd lead to sother serious mental disorders?
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Treat OCD: According to the world health organization, obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd) is one of the top 10 leading causes of disability world-wide. In the us, approximately 3.3 million people have been diagnosed with this disorder. While it doesn't necessarily lead to or cause other serious mental disorders, patients with OCD often have depression or other disorders. Early treatment can be very helpful.
Answered 10/12/2017
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