Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder characterized by repetitive, unwanted, and intrusive thoughts, images, or impulses (obsessions) that trigger intense and uncontrollable urges to perform certain behaviors or mental acts (compulsions). OCD affects approximately 1-2% of the population and can have a significant impact on an individual's quality of life. In this article, we will discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatments of OCD. The Causes of OCD