Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Study finds high rate of psychiatric burden in cosmetic dermatology patients
The results underscore the importance of consultation visits with cosmetic patients, Dr. Patricia Richey said, including obtaining a full...
Commentary
Clinical psychoeconomics: Accounting for money matters in psychiatric assessment and treatment
Financial concerns often provoke emotional distress and dysfunctional behaviors, and directly influence patients’ health care decisions.
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The hunt for N-acetylcysteine: Medicine or dietary supplement?
NAC has caught the attention of psychiatrists because of claims that it may be useful in treating OCD, trichotillomania, and excoriation skin...
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Deep brain stimulation effective for OCD, but barriers persist
New study “offers hope for patients with severe symptoms of OCD whose disorder did not respond to a range of conventional therapies,” said Dr....
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Neurosurgical treatment of OCD: Patient selection, safety, and access
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is typically a severe, chronic illness in which patients have recurrent, unwanted thoughts, urges, and...
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‘Doomscrolling’ may be a significant driver of poor mental health
“It’s important for health care providers to be aware that problematic news consumption may be a significant driver of mental and physical ill-...
Commentary
TikTok’s impact on adolescent mental health
Hateful speech such as racism, sexism, or xenophobia can accumulate on TikTok, which may cause more self-harm than self-help.
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Skin-picking, hair-pulling disorders: Diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and treatment
Affected children “have type A personalities,” and are “very driven young kids,” Dr. Jon E. Grant said.
Commentary
When and for whom is telehealth OCD treatment appropriate?
Providers should identify patient characteristics that are more and less appropriate for telehealth settings in order to maximize outcomes.
From the Journals
Compulsivity contributes to poor outcomes in body-focused repetitive behaviors
No significant association appeared between compulsivity and symptom severity for TTM or SPD.
From the Journals
Longer circadian rhythms linked to severe depression in teens
Individual biological clocks may play a crucial role in mental health in adolescents.