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Behavior therapy for obsessive compulsive disorder in the office-based practice

¹Department of Psychology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.

The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

|June 1, 1993

Summary

This article guides clinicians on using behavior therapy for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). It explains why behavior therapy is suitable for all OCD patients and how to assess treatment effectiveness.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Behavioral Science

Background:

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a debilitating mental health condition.
Behavior therapy offers scientifically proven techniques for managing OCD symptoms.

Observation:

Clinicians require guidance on applying behavior therapy effectively for OCD.
Determining an adequate trial and predicting patient response are crucial.

Findings:

The article presents evidence-based behavior therapy techniques for OCD.
Guidelines are provided for assessing treatment adequacy and patient prognosis.

Implications:

This resource aims to improve clinical practice in treating OCD.
Enhanced understanding of behavior therapy application can lead to better patient outcomes.

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