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Obsessive‐compulsive disorder: current management options
Author(s) -
Harris Paul,
Drummond Lynne,
Fineberg Naomi
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
prescriber
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.106
H-Index - 3
eISSN - 1931-2253
pISSN - 0959-6682
DOI - 10.1002/psb.1793
Subject(s) - medicine , obsessive compulsive , affect (linguistics) , referral , psychiatry , psychotherapist , intensive care medicine , family medicine , psychology , communication
Obsessive‐compulsive disorder is a disabling condition that can severely affect daily activities in both adults and children. This article discusses the psychological and drug treatments available, and highlights instances where referral for specialised treatment is appropriate.