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Obsessive-compulsive disorder: suffering in silence.

J R Vanin1

  • 1West Virginia University Health Service.

Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) causes significant distress and life interference. Effective treatments, including behavior therapy and medications like clomipramine and fluoxetine, are available and crucial for managing symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Obsessions and compulsions exist on a spectrum, with many individuals experiencing habits causing minimal disruption.
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by significant distress and interference in daily functioning, impacting personal, social, and occupational life.
  • OCD can be a disabling condition, often unrecognized by others and affecting students significantly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To raise awareness about the prevalence and impact of OCD.
  • To highlight the availability and effectiveness of current treatments for OCD.
  • To encourage individuals affected by OCD symptoms to seek professional help.

Main Methods:

  • The abstract discusses the nature and impact of OCD symptoms.
  • It reviews the benefits of behavior therapy and pharmacotherapy for OCD.
  • It mentions specific medications such as clomipramine and fluoxetine (Prozac) as effective treatments.

Main Results:

  • Behavior therapy and medications are highly beneficial in alleviating OCD symptoms.
  • Clomipramine and fluoxetine have shown effectiveness for OCD symptoms in the US.
  • The abstract suggests that more anti-OCD medications may become available.

Conclusions:

  • OCD is more common than previously thought, and increased numbers of individuals are seeking treatment.
  • Effective evaluation and treatment modalities for OCD are currently available.
  • Increased awareness and accessibility to treatment are vital for managing this often-disabling disorder.

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