Reports of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) have more than tripled in the last decade among 16-24 year olds in England. The condition is now the second most widespread mental health disorder for young adults, according to a major NHS survey. Despite efforts by the government to improve services, many young people with OCD are struggling to access treatment due to staff shortages and long wait times. Experts say that societal pressures, including social media, are driving the rise in OCD cases among this age group. Charities are calling for more funding and awareness of the condition to prevent the crisis from getting worse.
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