The treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)in adolescents typically involves multimodal therapy with the use of ______ as part of the treatment plan.

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SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are the first-line medication treatments for OCD in adolescents, as they are effective in reducing obsessions and compulsions. SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) and tricyclic antidepressants may also be used, but have more potential side effects and are considered second-line treatments. Lithium is not typically used in the treatment of OCD.

The Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)in Adolescents Typically Involves Multimodal