5.13 OCD and Related Disorders
Psych review for the USMLE Step 1 Exam
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Treat with CBT + SSRIs/SNRIs.
- Tic Disorders: Tourette Syndrome involves multiple motor and at least one vocal tic. Treat with Habit Reversal Therapy.
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Preoccupation with minor flaws, treat with SSRIs and CBT.
- Trichotillomania: Hair pulling disorder, treat with Habit Reversal Training and sometimes SSRIs.
- PANDAS: Pediatric disorder after strep infection, sudden OCD-like symptoms. Treat with antibiotics, CBT, and SSRIs.
