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Obsessive compulsive disorders in adolescence.

A Apter1, S Tyano

  • 1Geha Psychiatric Hospital, Petah Tikva, Israel.

Journal of Adolescence
|September 1, 1988
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Adolescent Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) patients often recover well with non-specific milieu therapy, independent of traditional treatments like exposure therapy or clomipramine. Psychotherapy proved more beneficial than behavioral approaches for these individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Behavioral Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a significant mental health concern in adolescents.
  • Previous literature often reports mixed results for adolescent OCD treatment.
  • Adolescents may present unique challenges in adhering to standard therapeutic interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate treatment outcomes for adolescent OCD cases.
  • To investigate the efficacy of various therapeutic modalities in this population.
  • To identify factors influencing prognosis in adolescent OCD.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 14 adolescent OCD cases.
  • Application of standard treatments including exposure in vivo and clomipramine.

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  • Inclusion of psychotherapy and non-specific milieu therapy.

    • Main Results:

    • A majority of adolescent OCD patients experienced good recovery.
    • Prognosis appeared independent of specific treatments like exposure therapy or clomipramine.
    • Adolescents showed limited cooperation with behavioral therapy and medication.
    • Psychotherapy was frequently effective.

    Conclusions:

    • Non-specific milieu therapy is a promising approach for adolescent OCD recovery.
    • Psychotherapy may be more suitable for adolescents than traditional behavioral interventions.
    • Long-term remission sustainability requires further investigation.