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 »
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Neural mechanisms of active avoidance in obsessive compulsive disorder
According to behavioral models of OCD, compulsions are avoidance behaviors that alleviate distress from obsessions in the short term. Over time, this reinforces beliefs that obsessions are intolerable and that… Read more »
Dissecting the temporal and causal relationships between OCD and bipolar disorder
Compared to the general population, people with OCD are 10 times more likely to have a bipolar disorder (BPD) diagnosis. Research has shown that BPD comorbidity is associated with more… 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 »
Stories Across Faith: Navigating Guilt/Shame
This blog is part of our Stories Across Faith Series and is one in a larger collection. This month the stories focus on Navigating Guilt/Shame. Note: IOCDF is not affiliated… Read more »
On the Frontlines with OCD: #valuesovercompulsions
By Anonymous I am writing today, trying to wiggle a small piece of me out from under the OCD spell. Maybe it will only be a finger or, less, a… Read more »
Williams, Nicole
How to calm OCD anxiety
By Justine De Jaegher Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is considered a “chronic anxiety disorder” [1]. How to calm OCD anxiety, like Bert and Ernie, they go hand-in-hand. Also like our… Read more »
Lester, Casey
My story
By Anahid Mantl PLEASE NOTE: This blog post includes mention of suicidality. If you are in a crisis, or you are ever feeling suicidal or unsafe, please go to your local… Read more »