How OCD Is Diagnosed — And Why It’s So Often Missed

Get to know OCD - A podcast by NOCD

For many people with OCD, the path to getting diagnosed isn’t quick — it’s a journey that can take over a decade. In fact, the average time it takes to receive an accurate OCD diagnosis is 17 years. Dr. Patrick McGrath knows this all too well. In this video, he shares why OCD is so often missed, how even well-meaning therapists can overlook the signs, and what the actual diagnostic process looks like when done right. Through personal stories and clinical insight, Dr. McGrath walks viewers th...