Psychological treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder

Reference:

Salkovskis, P. M., 2007. Psychological treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Psychiatry, 6 (6), pp. 229-233.

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Official URL:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mppsy.2007.03.008

Abstract

NICE guidelines recommend psychological treatment (cognitive–behavioural therapy, involving major elements of exposure and response prevention) as the first-line treatment for obsessive compulsive–disorder (OCD). In this contribution, the theory and practice of integrated cognitive–behavioural therapy is described. The use of normalizing strategies and re-appraisal of beliefs motivating compulsive behaviour are emphasized as ways of enabling patients to choose to change. Developments in terms of dissemination and delivery are considered.

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