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Chapter 20 - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2025

By
Jordan T. Stiede ,
Emily R. Strouphauer ,
Erika S. Trent ,
Sameer A. Sheth ,
Nisha Giridharan ,
Wayne K. Goodman ,
Andrew D. Wiese  and
Eric A. Storch
Edited by
Marsal Sanches  and
Jair C. Soares
Marsal Sanches
Affiliation:
McGovern Medical School, Texas
Jair C. Soares
Affiliation:
McGovern Medical School, Texas
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Summary

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neurobehavioral condition that can lead to functional impairment and decreased quality of life. In this chapter, clinical presentation, diagnostic considerations, and pathophysiology of OCD are reviewed. An overview of the theoretical models of OCD are provided, and evidence-based treatments for OCD, specifically cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with exposure and response prevention (ERP), pharmacotherapy, and neurosurgery, are discussed. The chapter concludes with suggestions for future research directions.

Keywords

obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)exposure and response prevention (ERP)pharmacotherapyneurosurgery
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Fundamentals of Clinical Psychiatry
A Practical Handbook
 , pp. 201 - 211
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2025

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