TREATMENT OF OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER

Recent large-scale studies and meta-analyses of treatments for obsessi ve-compulsive disorder have verified the efficacy of behaviour therapy with exposure and response prevention, as well as drug treatment with serotonin reuptake inhibitors. In addition, developments in cognitive therapy convey promise for the treatment of obsessions and neurosurge ry offers hope for patients who cannot benefit from the less invasive treatments.