Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder News

Risk for any mental disorder, OCD and tic disorders was higher among individuals aged 18 years or younger with streptococcal or nonstreptococcal throat infection, particularly for those with strep throat.

SAN DIEGO — Dasotraline, a dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, significantly decreased binge-eating days per week and was well-tolerated among adults with binge-eating disorder, according to data presented at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting.

SAN DIEGO — An American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting workshop confronted the reality that the condition of individuals who hoard often deteriorates as one ages. Mental health providers and social service agencies are most often who manage these vulnerable older adults.

National Prevention Week, which takes place from May 14 to 20, highlights the importance of prevention in mental health.

Recent findings suggested short-term efficacy of D-cycloserine augmentation of cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD and phobia disorders.

Higher resting heart rate and blood pressure were associated with increased risk for obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders in Swedish men, according to recent findings.

SAN ANTONIO — Clinicians learned how to develop effective treatment plans to overcome challenges presented by patients in psychiatric and mental health practices in a session here at the U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress.

Recent findings showed smoking 10 or more cigarettes per day during pregnancy, breech presentation, delivery by cesarean section, preterm birth and other perinatal factors were associated with increased risk for obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Recent findings indicated different patterns of subcortical abnormalities between pediatric and adult obsessive-compulsive disorder; specifically, the pallidum and hippocampus appeared significant in adults, while the thalamus was significant in children.

The upcoming U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress Conference will fulfill this year’s theme of “mental wellness” through a plethora of offerings, including educational sessions, networking events, poster presentations, exhibitions and more