Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder Treatment
Two
forms of obsessive compulsive disorder treatment are cognitive behavior
therapy, or CBT, and medication. Educating the individual and members
of the immediate family about the disorder are equally important
elements of obsessive compulsive disorder treatment.
Obsessive compulsive disorder treatment using cognitive
behavior therapy
The behavior therapy element of cognitive behavior therapy,
called exposure and ritual prevention, or ERP, gradually exposes
individuals to situations that cause anxiety. The cognitive
therapy component of cognitive behavior therapy helps reduce
the individuals anxiety by helping them identify and ultimately
correct the errors in thinking that they are making.For more information
on cognitive behavior therapy in obsessive compulsive disorder
treatment, visit our cognitive behavior
therapy page.
Obsessive compulsive disorder treatment using medication
Obsessive compulsive disorder treatment programs can give individuals
long-term control of their symptoms. The best treatment approach
is determined after an evaluation with a mental health professional
specializing in obsessive compulsive disorder treatment. Treatment
options may include cognitive behavior therapy, medication or
a combination of both.
Medications commonly used for treating obsessive compulsive disorder
are serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs), which increase the availability
of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. For a list of
medications currently prescribed for obsessive compulsive disorder
treatment visit our medications
page.
If you or someone you know may require treatment for obsessive
compulsive disorder symptoms, contact Rogers Memorial Hospital at
1-800-767-4411 or 262-646-4411 for an initial needs assessment or
a referral to a treatment provider in your area. To learn more about
the levels of obsessive compulsive disorder treatment offered by
the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Treatment Center of Rogers Memorial
Hospital, visit our obsessive compulsive disorder
treatment page.
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