Up and Down the Worry Hill: A Children’s Book about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Its Treatment

Aureen Wagner
Lighthouse Press, Inc
2004
Target Audience
Consumer
About the Book

 

Understanding OCD: A Guide for Kids and Families

Many children and teens face challenges with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), which can make school, friendships, and family life hard. This book helps explain OCD in a way kids can understand and shows how treatment can bring hope and control.

What You’ll Learn

  • Understand OCD through the story of Casey and his “Worry Hill”
  • See how Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps kids manage OCD
  • Know that OCD is not anyone’s fault, and recovery is possible

Why This Book Helps

  • Written by an expert who knows childhood OCD well
  • Offers comfort and clear explanations for kids and parents
  • Comes with a companion guide for parents to support their child

This book is a friendly, easy-to-read tool that helps kids and families face OCD together and find a way forward.