"OCD Cases Surge: Reported Symptoms in Under 25s Triple in a Decade"

A BBC News analysis reveals that reported cases of Obsessive–compulsive disorder among young adults in England have more than tripled in a decade, highlighting a growing mental health crisis.

• The analysis found that the number of 16-24 year olds in England reporting symptoms of Obsessive–compulsive disorder has surged over the past decade, making it the second-most prevalent mental disorder among this age group.
• Statistics from a major National Health Service survey indicate that the rise in OCD symptoms reflects a broader trend of increasing mental health challenges faced by young adults in the country.
• Sophie Ashcroft, a young woman affected by OCD, described the condition as a form of bullying that attacks everything important in life, emphasizing the personal impact of Obsessive–compulsive disorder.