Despite being common and often comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders, the study found robust yet subtle differences across age groups and the disorders in terms of cortical and subcortical brain structures.
For insights on the effect of more vigilant personal hand hygiene and guidance on how best to maintain these practices while addressing concerns about skin disorders, we spoke with Joel Schlessinger, MD, a board-certified dermatologic surgeon.
Levels of apathy in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder were primarily associated with depression, but also with dysexecutive functioning and defeatist beliefs.
OCD symptoms alleviation during the postpartum period was associated with hyperthymic temperament and a history of decreased OCD symptoms following a previous birth.
Youth with OCD and hoarding symptoms do not have worse severity, impairment, or treatment outcome; however, they may have greater rates of diagnostic comorbidity.
The Obsessive Beliefs Questionnaire-9 may also potentially be used outside of intensive care settings, such as in longitudinal research.
Politically focused intrusive thoughts and associated ritualistic behaviors are associated with measures of psychopathology and disability.
Specialized treatment protocols may be more effective at treating refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder than pharmacotherapy alone.
Family history of OCD and the presence of tics may be important considerations for initial choice of treatment.
