Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Researchers identified the most effective screening tools and treatment options for children with obsessive compulsive disorder, according to the results of two meta-analyses published in Pediatrics.

A new study further confirmed the association between obsessive-compulsive disorder and psoriasis, stressing the need for dermatologists to be vigilant.

Maternal obsessive-compulsive disorder was associated with increased adverse pregnancy, delivery and neonatal outcomes, according to findings from two cohort studies published in JAMA Network Open.

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Neuronetics Inc. for its obsessive-compulsive disorder motor threshold cap technology for NeuroStar Advanced Therapy for Mental Health.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. —Treatment with psilocybin significantly reduced symptoms at 8 weeks in patients with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder, according to a poster at the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology annual meeting.

The FDA has approved an investigational new drug application from Ceruvia Lifesciences to conduct a phase 2 clinical trial to determine the safety and efficacy of synthetic psilocybin for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Exposure and response prevention treatment through video teletherapy showed effectiveness in reducing obsessive-compulsive symptoms while improving quality of life, per a study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.

DENVER — Multiple socioeconomic and clinician-based factors prevent access to and utilization of exposure and response prevention therapy for youths, a speaker said at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America annual conference.

DENVER — Exposure and response therapy improves with increased engagement, participation and humor, according to a panel of experts at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America annual conference.

DENVER – Successful cognitive behavioral therapy for body dysmorphic disorder must be mindful of patient engagement and assessment, according to a presentation at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America annual conference.