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Obsessive-compulsive disorder: an overview.

H B Simpson1, B A Fallon

  • 1College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, and New York State Psychiatric Institute, NY 10032, USA.

Journal of Psychiatric Practice
|July 2, 2005
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This article overviews Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), covering its symptoms, causes, and diagnostic criteria. It also explores related conditions and effective treatments like cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Neuroscience
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition.
  • Understanding its phenomenology, etiology, and diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
  • Comorbidities and related disorders, such as body dysmorphic disorder, are common and require careful consideration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
  • To detail the diagnostic criteria for OCD according to the DSM-IV.
  • To explore the multifaceted causes and current treatment approaches for OCD.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current scientific literature on OCD.
  • Explication of DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for OCD.

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  • Discussion of etiological theories including behavioral, neuroanatomical, and neurochemical factors.

    • Main Results:

    • OCD is characterized by specific phenomenological features and diagnostic criteria.
    • Multiple factors contribute to OCD, including genetic, environmental, and neurobiological influences.
    • Cognitive-behavioral therapy and serotonergic reuptake inhibitors are effective treatments for OCD.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate diagnosis of OCD requires understanding its diverse presentations and comorbidities.
    • Etiological insights inform the development of targeted therapeutic strategies for OCD.
    • This article serves as a foundational overview for subsequent detailed discussions on OCD treatments.