All articles tagged with #obsessive compulsive disorder
A large whole-exome sequencing study of 3,964 individuals with OCD and chronic tic disorders (including 2,418 trios) finds enrichment of de novo and rare damaging coding variants and identifies 36 high-confidence risk genes using the TADA framework, expanding the genetic landscape beyond previously known genes and highlighting cross-disorder overlap and pathways related to synaptic biology.
Judith Rapoport, a leading psychiatrist who popularised OCD with her 1989 book The Boy Who Couldn’t Stop Washing and demonstrated a neurological basis for the condition, has died aged 92. Her work helped reveal OCD’s wider prevalence, led a landmark trial showing clomipramine could effectively treat OCD in children, and expanded understanding of ADHD and adolescent brain maturation, shaping modern child psychiatry.
Researchers found a consistent high-frequency signal in the right anteromedial orbitofrontal cortex that correlates with OCD compulsions; brief deep-brain stimulation of a deep-brain target rapidly reduced symptoms in three treatment-resistant patients, supporting the development of responsive DBS that activates only when OCD-related brain activity is detected.
Dermatillomania, also known as skin picking disorder, is a little-known mental health condition that affects up to five percent of the US population. The disorder involves a relentless urge to pick at the skin, leading to potential serious infections and interference with daily life. It is often triggered by stress and anxiety, and can be treated with cognitive behavioral therapy and SSRI antidepressants.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a serious mental health disorder characterized by unwanted intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. It is not simply a personality quirk or a neat freak tendency. OCD can significantly impact a person's life and relationships. OCD Awareness Week aims to dispel stigma and raise awareness about the realities of living with the condition. Treatment options include therapy and medication, and support from loved ones is crucial.
A brain imaging study has revealed that individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) exhibit peculiarities in their decision-making process. The study found that those with OCD were more cautious, took longer to make choices, and had less successful outcomes compared to healthy participants. Functional brain imaging showed that individuals with OCD had difficulty differentiating between high and low uncertainty, with reduced brain activity in regions associated with uncertainty processing. These findings shed light on the complexities of OCD decision-making and may contribute to the development of targeted interventions and therapies for the disorder.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects around 2.5% of the general population and can manifest in various ways, such as obsessive cleaning, nail-biting, or repetitive thoughts. OCD is characterized by involuntary thoughts that evoke anxiety, leading to compulsions or rituals to reduce anxiety. The disorder is believed to be influenced by serotonin levels in the brain and has a genetic component. Diagnosis is based on the presence of intrusive thoughts and repetitive rituals that significantly impact one's daily life. Cognitive behavior therapy is the most recommended treatment for OCD, helping individuals identify thought patterns and modify their behavior.
Body dysmorphia affects 2% of the global population and is characterized by excessive preoccupation with an imagined defect in physical appearance or markedly excessive concern with a slight physical anomaly. It is not an eating disorder, but rather a disorder that centers around an imagined or real feature. Cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure and response prevention are effective treatments for managing body dysmorphia, which can be exacerbated by social media and a perfectionist mindset.
Body dysmorphia is a mental health disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation with an imagined defect in physical appearance or markedly excessive concern with a slight physical anomaly. It affects around 2% of the global population and is often mistaken for an eating disorder. Symptoms usually begin to appear in adolescence when bodies start drastically changing. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the preferred treatments for body dysmorphia, which can't be cured, and it's a "difficult clinical condition" to manage because "it's a pattern that's very resistant to change."
Body dysmorphia is a mental health disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation with an imagined defect in physical appearance or markedly excessive concern with a slight physical anomaly. It affects around 2% of the global population and can lead to compulsive behaviors such as checking one's appearance in the mirror or seeking reassurance from others. Cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure and response prevention are effective treatments for managing body dysmorphia. The disorder is often mistaken for an eating disorder, but it is distinct due to its focus on an imagined or real feature rather than weight or shape.