Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common and potentially disabling illness with
onset usually in the second or third decade of life. Onset after age 50 is relatively rare and …

Background: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic psychiatric disorder
characterized by recurrent, persistent thoughts and/or repetitive compulsive behaviors that …

Objective Understanding chronicity in OCD is hampered by contradictory findings arising
from dissimilar definitions of chronic OCD. The purpose of this study was to investigate the …

We reviewed the research literature concerning the etiology and treatment of obsessive-
compulsive disorder (OCD). Cognitive behavioral and neurobiological treatments were the …

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex, often debilitating syndrome that
significantly diminishes quality of life. Although the exact prevalence of OCD is unclear …

IntroductionObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a prevalent, disabling, and comorbid
condition that is frequently under-recognized and poorly treated. OCD phenotypes may differ …

BACKGROUND: Many OCD patients present with comorbid conditions, and major
depression is one of the most frequent comorbidities observed. OCD patients with comorbid …

Management” that took place at the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting in
May 1996. It presents an overview of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and examples …

Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCRDs) are both prevalent and a source of
significant impairment for patients who suffer from them, yet they remain underrecognized …

Careful evaluation of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is critical owing to its under-
recognition, difficulty ascertaining accurate diagnoses and the need for detailed treatment …