Obsessive-compulsive disorders can pose an extreme burden for both affected children and adolescents as well as their caregivers, especially when the obsessive symptoms take up a lot of time daily or when family members are involved in carrying out these symptoms. The guide provides information about the symptoms, causes, course, and treatment options for obsessive-compulsive disorders. Parents, teachers, and educators receive concrete advice and guidance on how to deal with the issue in the family, at school, and in kindergarten. Adolescents are given tips for self-help.