Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
By Stanley E. Hibbs, Ph.D.
An obsession is an unwanted, repetitive thought that provokes intense anxiety. A compulsion is a ritualistic behavior such as excessive hand wishing that temporarily reduces anxiety but only serves to strengthen the negative habit.
Psychotherapy, Medications Best for Youth With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Children and adolescents with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) respond best to a combination of both psychotherapy and an antidepressant, a major clinical trial has found.
Mutant Gene Linked to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Analysis of DNA samples from patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related illnesses suggests that these neuropsychiatric disorders affecting mood and behavior are associated with an uncommon mutant, malfunctioning gene that leads to faulty transporter function and regulation.
New Clues for How Bacterial Infections Can Trigger OCD
New research demonstrates how a bacterial infection, such as strep, triggers obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in some children.
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