Suicidality in a 27-year-old Male with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

This is a case report of a 27-year-old male with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety who presented to a community hospital with suicidality. OCD is a rare psychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent and intrusive thoughts or obsessions and/or repetitive behaviors aimed at alleviating...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ross, Brittany M, Lee, Jessica D, Espiridion, Eduardo D
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2018
Materias:
Preventive Medicine
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6402744/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30868018
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.3804
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Sumario:This is a case report of a 27-year-old male with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety who presented to a community hospital with suicidality. OCD is a rare psychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent and intrusive thoughts or obsessions and/or repetitive behaviors aimed at alleviating these thoughts known as compulsions. Management of this condition includes comprehensive evaluation of comorbidities and suicidality along with pharmacotherapy and a specific form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) called exposure and response prevention (EX/RP or ERP). This unique case report highlights the necessity of a thorough and individualized approach to treatment for each patient in order to maximize the outcomes of care.

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