Table 1. A comprehensive overview of anxiety disorders and the multifaceted nature of OCD.

OCD: Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Category	Description
Types of anxiety disorders	Panic disorder, social anxiety, agoraphobia-specific phobias, generalized anxiety disorder
Commonalities among anxiety disorders	Shared sensations of anxiety and dysphoria, typically treated with similar medication or combinations
World Health Organization (WHO) ranking	OCD is one of the top 10 most incapacitating conditions
Egodystonic aspect of OCD	Patients are conscious of the irrational or excessive nature of their behavior
Co-occurrence with pediatric OCD	Other mental health issues increase the severity and difficulty of treatment.
Treatment	Cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) is effective for OCD and its common comorbid illnesses, such as depression and anxiety
Most debilitating psychiatric disorders	Addiction depression OCD