Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: IntroductionObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition most commonly characterized by persistent, intrusive, unwanted, and distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed in an attempt to transiently alleviate preoccupation with these obsessions (1).Those suffering from OCD find it difficult to control these thoughts and behaviors, leading to significant distress and an impaired quality of life.The cycle of obsessions and compulsions can significantly impact various aspects of a person's life, including work, school, relationships, and daily tasks.Although the standard public understanding of OCD is built around an obsession with cleanliness and order, other manifestations commonly include fear of physical harm, hoarding, repetition of words or phrases, and moral obsessions or rituals (commonly via the medium of religion).The exact cause of OCD is unknown, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic, neurological, behavioral, cognitive, and environmental factors (2).OCD can often co-occur with other mental health disorders, such as anxiety disorders, depression, and eating disorders (3).Common treatments that have shown promising efficacy in OCD include Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (4).The goals of therapy are to decrease the frequency and intensity of obsessions and compulsions, mitigate anxiety, and improve overall quality of life.OCD is a heterogeneous condition with a wide range of symptoms, and this heterogeneity often complicates a clinician's ability to diagnose the disorder.However, the Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) is a widely used tool that aids in the recognition and classification of different OCD subtypes (5).A meta-analysis of 21 studies utilizing the Y-BOCS checklist found that symptoms of Frontiers in Psychiatry frontiersin.
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry
Authors: Wassim Hassan, Samer El Hayek, Renato de Filippis, Mario Eid, Sarah Hassan, Mohammadreza Shalbafan
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,295
OpenAlex ID: W4391144075