Clinician Perspectives on Psychiatric and General Medical Comorbidities
March 31, 2020
As psychiatrists we must remember that comorbidities is often the rule, not the exception. This is especially true for obsessive and compulsive disorder (OCD).
Special Reports
When Baby and OCD Are on Board Assessment and Treatment Issues
March 31, 2020
OCD in the general population often differs from OCD that presents in the perinatal period. It is imperative to recognize, assess, and treat perinatal OCD to improve maternal and child outcomes and have a transgenerational impact.
Is It OCD or an Anxiety Disorder? Considerations for Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
March 31, 2020
While it may be challenging to differentiate between OCD and other anxiety disorders, using a multi-informant assessment and understanding the content of a patient’s fears is a fundamental start to outlining an effective treatment plan.
Untangling the Web of Comorbid Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Medical Illness
March 10, 2020
OCD symptoms can be quite difficult to recognize. Not understanding what is happening, patients tend to be ashamed and suffer in silence, often resulting in a period of 8 to 10 years of untreated illness and long-term negative outcomes.
Differentiating Comorbid Bipolar Disorder and OCD
March 4, 2020
This review highlights an important diagnostic and therapeutic task: the importance of differentiating true bipolar disorder/obsessive-compulsive disorder comorbidity from BD with secondary OCD.
Exploring the Neurobiology of OCD: Clinical Implications
March 2, 2020
Despite heterogeneity in symptoms, there is growing realization that common neurobiological processes may contribute to OCD vulnerability and its persistence.
Introduction: Trauma and Its Psychiatric Consequences
February 28, 2020
The articles in this Special Report focus on the interplay between trauma and its consequences, including violent behaviors, substance use disorders, and stroke. Taken together, the articles may contribute to a better understanding of—and treatment development for—patients exposed to trauma.
Violent Behavior and Involuntary Commitment: Ethical and Clinical Considerations
February 28, 2020
Ultimately, the decision about involuntary treatment is about risk, not predictable outcomes. In many cases, however, these decisions are much more difficult and, until our crystal balls arrive, our best efforts may still fall short.
Pharmacological Management of Violence and Violent Behavior in Psychiatric Settings
February 28, 2020
Psychotic violence is associated with primary psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder. While it may be that psychotic violence is the least common type of violence in inpatient environments, it is also the most treatable.
Stroke in Young Adults: The Lasting Effects of Trauma
February 28, 2020
This generation of young people may have a unique risk of exposure to stress and researchers and clinicians are increasingly concerned about the long-term health consequences of such chronic exposure for young adults.
