Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is unusual because it responds selectively to drugs with potent serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SRI) properties. Clomipramine and the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, sertraline and paroxetine, have all been demonstrated to be ...
There have been significant advances in the treatment of OCD in the last three decades. First-line treatments for OCD include specific serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) [2]. Subsequent to the advent of serotonergic drugs in the treatment of OCD, other ...
These drugs are used to treat conditions such as depression and anxiety, but if you have OCD, you may need a higher dose than what’s recommended for other disorders. Mindfulness techniques. These are exercises that help you sit with your thoughts without judging them. Certain techniques teach...
This supports the idea that infections and inflammation contribute to dementia and highlights the potential of repurposing existing drugs for prevention or treatment. New research has uncovered psychological profiles associated with mental and brain health in middle-aged and older adults. An experimental ...
Richard was a twenty-eight-year-old married man who came for a consultation because he had recurring episode of depression. He had been hospitalized twice and even underwent electroshock therapy when drugs failed to relieve his depression. He was an electrical engineer working in a supervisory cap...
Drugs andalcoholalter reality, and regularly abusing these substances can not only mess with your brain but create major sleeping problems. Although drug and alcohol consumption is often followed by sleep, the quality of rest is minimal, and it can be interrupted by needing to use the restroom...
What is the primary molecular action of benzodiazepine drugs like Valium? a. increases activity of the prefrontal cortex. b. blocks the reuptake of serotonin. c. enhances the action of GABA. d. promotes the release of dopamine. What type of neuron carries impulses away from the central nervous...
Reading the work in this field, there is no doubt that mental disorders, and especially OCD, are accompanied by dysfunction or impairment of the immune repertoire. The unaddressed question is: how these changes of status can potentially pave new ground for therapies? How are we going to use ...
What are the problems inherent in treating psychological disorders with drugs? How does the cause of psychological disorders relate to treatment? How do you know if you need therapy? How do you find the right therapist for you? What is the difference between individual and group therapies? Doe...
It may take some time for you and your a doctor to find the best medication, dosage, and schedule for a child with the condition. And medications don't work for all children with ADHD. ADHD drugs sometimes have side effects such asheadachesor appetite loss. But usually, side effects are...