Objective: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by anxiety-provoking, obsessive thoughts (i.e., obsessions) which patients react to with compulsive behaviors (i.e., compulsions). Due ...

MANILA, Philippines — In preparation for another eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the Office of the Civil Defense’s (OCD) task force will mobilize law enforcement agencies and other concerned agencies ...

While their names sound similar and they are often confused, OCPD and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are different conditions. They can occur together, and share some similarities, but there are ...

The stabilization phase covers the first 6 months or more after the onset of an acute phase, during which acute psychotic symptoms decrease in severity. The treatment goals during the ...

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) publishes “Practice Guidelines” for the treatment of several mental disorders, including eating disorders, substance abuse, and schizophrenia.

The APA Guideline stresses the importance of the initial work-up and the use of antipsychotic medications. Treatment begins with a thorough initial work-up to rule out conditions that may mimic ...