Successful implementation of various exposure and response prevention strategies in a 12-year-old adolescent male suffering from obsessive–compulsive disorder – A 6-month therapy

Introduction: Children and adolescent Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) ranges from 1-3% and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a simple, safe and viable option for children and adolescents like adults. Objectives: To implement RIDE Up and Down the Worry Hill concept in a 12- year old male suffering from OCD. Methodology: The concept of RIDE Up and Down the Worry Hill given by Wagner was applied in the 12- year old male suffering from OCD through 6- month span. Results: It was a successful implementation and the child was finally in Phase 4 of the therapy with on and off lapses but the child and family were in the end self-sufficient and were dealing with his lapses themselves. Conclusion: This concept was successful in an Indian setting.