Serotonin reuptake Inhibitors or SSRIs are the only medications proven effective in treating OCD. In this video, Wayne Goodman, MD, chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, that some antidepressants don't work.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment
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One standard treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder is behavior therapy. In this video, Wayne Goodman, MD, chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, explains what is involved with behavior therapy for OCD. -
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Depression often accompanies obsessive-compusive disorder (OCD). In this WisePatient video, Mount Sinai Medical Center psychiatrist Wayne Goodman, MD, why it's imporatn to treat both so the patient can regain control over his life. -
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Deep brain stimulation is surgery used in treatment of Parkinson's disease. In this video, Wayne Goodman, MD, chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, discusses whether the treatment works for OCD. -
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Physicians have refined behavior therapy and medications for OCD treatment. In this video, Wayne Goodman, MD, chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, explains how OCD therapy has evolved. -
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Behavior therapy for obsessive compulsive disorder focuses on the here and now. In this video, Wayne Goodman, MD, chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, discusses how this approach treats the symptoms of OCD. -
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answeredSee All 6 AnswersSpecific treatment for OCD will be determined by your physician based on:
- your age, overall health, and medical history
- extent of the disease
- your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
- expectations for the course of the disease
- your opinion or preference
Treatment may include:
- medication
- psychological treatment
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There are plenty of resources for you to help a loved one who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) get treatment. In this WisePatient video, psychiatrist Wayne Goodman, MD, of The Mount Sinai Medical Center, shares his favorite. -
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Unlike drug therapy for OCD, behavior therapy has no side effects. In this video, Wayne Goodman, MD, chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, describes the advantages of behavior therapy for OCD. -
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Challenge America answeredObsessive-compulsive disorder is a type of anxiety disorder, and anxiety disorders in general are treated with either psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of both. If you are a veteran with obsessive-compulsive disorder, the most recommended therapy is CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy). The cognitive part of CBT focuses on the patterns of thinking behind your fears, and the behavioral part works on changing how you react to the situations or triggers that create anxiety for you.
The type of medication most often prescribed for obsessive-compulsive disorder are the SSRIs, or serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Brand names of SSRIs include Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, and Lexapro. SSRIs relieve anxiety symptoms by blocking the reabsorption (reuptake) of serotonin in the brain. This makes more serotonin available in the brain, which improves your mood. The SSRIs drugs for OCD are sometimes prescribed in higher doses than for other anxiety disorders, which raises the risk of side effects. Some OCD patients can recover to a substantial degree without medication.