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Using magnetic-resonance imaging (MRI) to study brain functioning in individuals with trichotillomania

Posted June 16th, 2023 by borislitvin & filed under .

Trichotillomania is an OCD-related disorder characterized by compulsive hair pulling, and associated with impaired social functioning and self-esteem. This study by Dr. O’Sullivan and his team proposed using magnetic resonance… Read more »

Efficacy of telephone-administered treatment for OCD

Posted June 16th, 2023 by borislitvin & filed under .

Although a variety of psychotherapies are available to treat OCD, such as the cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT), access to them at the time of this study was not widespread; computers… Read more »

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