Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Mindfulness- and acceptance-based programmes (MABPs) in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are increasingly gaining research interest, yet a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis is missing. To fill this gap, we analysed 46 trials involving 2,221 patients. Two independent reviewers screened records, extracted data, assessed risk of bias, and rated overall quality of evidence. MABPs were associated with large reductions in OCD-severity in between-group analysis in randomised controlled trials (k=33; g=-.87; CI=-1.13,-.60) and within-group pre-post analysis in all MABPs (k=49; g=-1.72; CI=-2.00,-1.44).

Leading theories regarding the mechanisms of exposure for OCD focus on Pavlovian fear reduction more than operant processes.

In this study, the research experience with experimental group and control group pretest and post-test and follow-up were used the population included all patients with OCD in Shiraz city. Sample was selected (90 patients based on Sample Table Cohen, 1986, quoted by Sarmad al, 1379), among the patients who were diagnosed with OCD. Sampling method based on stratified random sampling was used among the target population, i.e., patients referred to the clinic for counseling and psychological services for the city selected. After cloning, participants were randomized to experimental and control groups were included.

Pediatric obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a significantly impairing disorder. Given the impact of pediatric OCD, it is important to consider how to best adapt treatments for OCD, particularly for more severe youth that may not respond to traditional outpatient formats. Understanding how to implement such treatments via telehealth can improve access to care and reduce treatment burden on families. The current study therefore evaluates preliminary feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of delivering a pilot intensive, group-based telehealth treatment combining acceptance-based skills with exposure and response prevention (ERP) for pediatric OCD.

Previous research indicates that a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is an effective treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, there are no studies to date of ACT for OCD in Latin American populations. Because socio-cultural context influences OCD symptomatology, it is worth adapting and testing ACT for OCD in such cultures. Three patients seeking treatment for OCD at a public health center in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil were treated with 16 sessions of ACT and ERP.

It is well established that the transition to new parenthood is associated with the onset or worsening of obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCS); however, less is known regarding specific risk factors associated with the development of postpartum OCS. The present prospective study examined experiential avoidance and interpretations of intrusive thoughts as predictors of the development of postpartum OCS in first-time mothers and fathers. Participants were 64 expecting parents (33 mothers and 31 partners—all fathers) who were followed from the 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy into the postpartum. All completed measures of postpartum OCS, experiential avoidance, and interpretations of intrusive thoughts.