Is It OCD or an Anxiety Disorder? Considerations for Differential Diagnosis and Treatment in YouthFalk, AvitalGoldman, RachelMohatt, JustinPsychiatric Times
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V), obsessive-compulsive disorder is not usually categorized as an anxiety disorder, although some organizations may still view it as such. In general, OCD consists of intrusive mental obsessions and resulting compulsions that...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (or OCD), as categorized by the DSM-IV, is an anxiety disorder. It is characterised by the obsessive need to perform some task. These tasks are often known as rituals. Note that the DSM-IV Axis II Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is considerably different ...
can lead to interventions that fail to address the core problem, leaving individuals stuck in a cycle of ineffective care. Clinicians must carefully assess whether food-related behaviors stem from a distortedbody image(as seen in anorexia) or from intrusive, anxiety-driven fears (as seen in OCD...
It’s not the fear of something like “aliens coming down,” but rather anxiety about events that could actually happen, such as getting sick or something bad happening to loved ones. What To Do If You Suspect OCD If you’re concerned that your worries or actions might be caused by OCD...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder, first and foremost. It is not a thought disorder. Although the thoughts associated with OCD are bizarre, they are not at all the focal point of the therapeutic objective. The essential features of OCD are recurrent obsessions (thoug...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Phobia Panic Disorder Social Phobia (or Social Anxiety Disorder) Why Do People Get Anxiety Disorders? NIMH supports research into the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of anxiety diso...
Stress doesn’t cause OCD, but it may trigger symptoms if you’re genetically at risk for the condition. This means stressful or traumatic situations, such as abuse or the death of a loved one, may affect your likelihood of developing OCD. 8 Causes of AnxietyWritten by Kerry R. McGee,...
Individuals with OCD experience excessive, unwanted thoughts or obsessions accompanied by ritualistic behaviors intended to reduce anxiety. Individuals with OCD often recognize their obsessive thoughts and ritualistic behaviors as irrational; however, they still find it hard to stop them. It is normal to...
Is it Anxiety, a Phobia or just Life in Twenty-first Century? By Ari Goldstein, Ph.D. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is one of the most prevalent mental health issues in the United States. It affects over 18% of the adult...