St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a plant that has been traditionally used in Europe to treat depression, with research demonstrating that it can act like a selective serotonin reuptake… Read more »
Efficacy of telephone-administered treatment for OCD
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 »
Expressed emotion and family accommodation in OCD: Implications for family behavioral treatment
Family members and close ones of patients with OCD often accommodate their symptoms, which leads to enabling and a lack of improvement. Family support without accommodation is crucial for the… Read more »
Cognitive behavioral treatment for obsessive thoughts among adolescents
OCD creates long term costs for patients who develop it early on, and beginning treatment early on in adolescence is crucial for better outcomes in the future. This study by… Read more »
Lifetime traumatic experiences and post traumatic disorder in patients seeking treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder
At the time of this study, patients with combined OCD and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were often not responsive to behavioral therapies and pharmacological treatments. More research was needed regarding… Read more »
Developing a cognitive rehabilitation program for OCD
Although cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication can help alleviate OCD symptoms in most, some individuals with OCD may not benefit fully. Additionally, individuals with OCD frequently report concerns about… Read more »
Cognitive-behavior therapy for comorbid OCD and major depression
Major depressive disorder is a common co-occurring condition with OCD; based on research at the time of the study, 30% of OCD patients also suffered from symptoms of depression. Cognitive… Read more »
Home-based versus office-based behavioral treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder
Given the overall efficacy of exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy in treating OCD, evaluating whether ERP could be effective at home and familiar settings — where symptoms typically occur… Read more »
The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder: Do symptom-based subgroups respond differently?
At the time of this study, much research was dedicated to identifying distinct subtypes of OCD. This study by Dr. Calamari and his team intended to test whether there are… Read more »
Cytochrome p450 2D6 polymorphisms/duplications and serotonin uptake inhibitor response in OCD: A pilot study
At the time of this study, serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) only benefited about 60% of patients who took them for OCD; even then, response was usually partial. This study by… Read more »