Oct. 11, 2026

How Much Do SSRIs Really Help Kids with OCD?

How Much Do SSRIs Really Help Kids with OCD?
How Much Do SSRIs Really Help Kids with OCD?
The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast
How Much Do SSRIs Really Help Kids with OCD?

Parents often come into treatment hoping an SSRI will make their child's OCD disappear. But how much relief do these medications actually provide? Today, we look at a large meta-analysis that gives us a more realistic picture of what SSRIs can and can't do for pediatric OCD.

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Published On: 10/12/2026

Duration: 14 minutes, 12 seconds

Joshua Feder, MD, and Mara Goverman, LCSW, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.