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Challenges in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder: introduction.

Sabine Wilhelm1, David F Tolin, Gail Steketee

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Building 149, 13th Street, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA. wilhelm@psych.mgh.harvard.edu

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|September 25, 2004
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This special issue addresses challenges in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It covers diverse symptoms, comorbidities, and specific treatments for various OCD presentations and age groups.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) presents with diverse symptoms and frequent comorbidities.
  • Effective treatment strategies for OCD are challenged by this complexity.
  • Current therapeutic approaches require nuanced application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore current challenges in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
  • To provide practitioners with clinical recommendations for managing diverse OCD presentations.
  • To highlight recent advancements and specific therapeutic considerations for OCD.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical features and typical treatments for OCD.
  • Inclusion of six articles focusing on specific OCD subtypes and populations.

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  • Presentation of case vignettes and clinical recommendations.

    • Main Results:

    • The issue details treatment approaches for OCD with comorbid depression, hoarding, incompleteness, and repugnant obsessions.
    • Specific guidance is provided for the treatment of pediatric OCD.
    • Pharmacotherapy for OCD is discussed in the context of clinical practice.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing the complexity of OCD requires tailored treatment strategies.
    • Case-based learning and clinical recommendations enhance practitioner effectiveness.
    • Further research and specialized approaches are crucial for optimizing OCD management.