Relapse rates following OCD treatment are 50%, suggesting the existence of unidentified and untreated mechanisms in OCD. One of these mechanisms relates to circadian rhythm – the body’s biological clock…. Read more »
Perinatal obsessive compulsive disorder: A person-centered, dynamic systems approach
1 in 5 parents experience perinatal distress (PND), significant mental health challenges that impact their – and their children’s and families’ – lives and wellbeing. While perinatal mood and anxiety… Read more »
CBT augmentation to promote medication discontinuation in pediatric OCD
Several treatments have shown efficacy for treating pediatric OCD: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), medication with a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRI), and their combination (SRI+CBT). Although best practice suggests using CBT… Read more »
Identification of peripheral biomarkers of antidepressant response in obsessive compulsive disorder
Although many options are available, many people with OCD who take medication to manage their disorder need to try several different medications before finding one that works. This means months… Read more »
The role of deep brain stimulation on excessive avoidance in rats: A mechanistic window to therapeutic action in OCD
Animal models (such as rats) are useful for studying the neuroscience and medication of mental health disorders, as they give insight into how human brains can act and respond. In… Read more »