Tag: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
19
Apr
2017
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): What It Is, Causes and Symptoms
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the five most common psychiatric diseases. It considered by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the 20 most disabling conditions. It is a neurological problem that translates into an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts. That is recurrent and persistent fixed ideas […]
19
Apr
2017
Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be adequately controlled in 75% of cases with adequate treatment, which includes the use of psychotropic drugs and psychotherapy. Although in severe cases it may be necessary to resort to other techniques, such as Neurosurgery, also called psychosurgery.