Obsessional symptoms or compulsive acts or both must be present on most days for at least 2 successive weeks and be a source of distress or interference with activities. Either obsessions …

The obsessive-compulsive symptoms are not attributable to the physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or another medical condition.

“Mechanism of Action” The Nucleus Accumbens is the most common target of DBS in OCD patients. The nucleus is central to the limbic system: it has a key role in regulating drives, …

The DSM-5 criteria for OCD diagnosis include specific requirements about symptom presentation, severity, and differentiation from other conditions. Doctors evaluate patients for intrusive …

In this blog post, we will take a closer look at DSM-5 and the OCD diagnosis criteria and how it might affect who suffers from it.

The inclusion of a chapter on obsessive-compulsive and related disorders in DSM-5 reflects the increasing evidence of these disorders’ relatedness to one another in terms of a range of …

Recurrent and persistent thoughts, urges, or images that are experienced, at some time during the disturbance, are intrusive and unwanted, and that in most individuals cause marked …

Jun 20, 2022 · The new DSM-5 modified guidelines for diagnosing obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. This allows mental health professionals to provide a more accurate …

Under the DSM-5, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by obsessions and/or compulsions. Those individuals who do not report engaging in compulsions (rituals) are often …

2 days ago · To receive an OCD diagnosis, you must meet certain diagnostic criteria laid out in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). If you receive …