Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, characterized by persistent intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors, can be debilitating. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry offers a deep dive into these disorders, from their neurobiological underpinnings to evidence-based therapeutic strategies. Our expert editors curate content that provides a comprehensive understanding, ensuring psychiatrists are equipped to offer effective care to affected individuals.
Shared or Induced Olfactory Reference Syndrome
Olfactory reference syndrome (ORS) is an underrecognized condition characterized by preoccupation with body odor accompanied by significant distress and functional impairment This is a case of 2 sisters with shared/induced ORS.
Rare Cases of Trichotillomania in Toddlers
The authors report rare cases of very early onset trichotillomania and its management difficulties.
How Brain Chemical Imbalances May Contribute to OCD
New research examines neurotransmitter levels, brain regions, and treatment approaches in obsessive compulsive disorder.
Recent JCP Articles
A Systematic Review of Fear Learning, Extinction Learning, and Reversal Learning in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Implications for Treatment
Alterations in fear learning, extinction learning, and reversal learning are key processes in OCD. This review summarizes the research and its applications for optimizing OCD treatment.
Treatment of Overthinking: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Rumination and Obsession Spectrum
Six clinicians from different disciplines discuss the case of a woman who, after 20 years, finally achieved symptom relief when her primary complaint of “labored thinking” was targeted specifically.
Predicting Response to vALIC Deep Brain Stimulation for Refractory Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for treatment-refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is effective in many patients, but also is invasive and labor-intensive. This study examined the predictive value of baseline characteristics on DBS in OCD patients.
Recent PCC Articles
Late-Onset Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder With Religious Obsessions
This is a case of late-onset OCD in a male patient with no family history of OCD and no structural abnormalities of the brain, who experienced recurrent religious obsessions.
Protective Effect of Fluvoxamine for COVID-19 in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Real-World Case-Control Study
This study examined the protective effect of fluvoxamine for COVID-19 in patients treated for OCD compared to OCD patients not treated with fluvoxamine.
Misophonia: A Detailed Case Series and Literature Review
Misophonia is a selective hypersensitivity to specific sounds that are associated with unpleasant emotions including frustration, anger, and anxiety. Review this case series to find out more.