OCD Basics
What does OCD stand for?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
What does DSM-5-TR stand for?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision
What are the three parts of biopsychology model?
Biological, psychological, social
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
True or false: OCF is just about being clean.
False
What are the two main components of OCD?
Obsessions and compulsions
What are two examples of compulsions?
Washing, checking, counting
What neurotransmitter was discussed in relation to ACC?
Glutamate
What medication group is commonly used to treat OCD?
SSRIs
Name one common way media misrepresents OCD.
Reducing OCD to cleaning or repetitive habits
What is obsession?
Intrusive unwanted thoughts, urges, or images
How much time can OCD symptoms take up per day to meet the time-consuming criteria?
More than one hour
What does CSTC stand for?
Cortico-striato-thalamo-cortical
What two barriers that can prevent someone from seeking treatment.
Shame, stigma, fear, lack of awareness, etc.
What is one example of an invisible compulsion?
Mental counting or silently repeating words
What is compulsion?
Repetitive behaviours or mental acts
What are the three insight levels identified in the diagnostic criteria?
Good/fair, poor, absent/delusional insight
How can OCD affect someone's ability to recognize facial emotions?
Difficulty recognizing emotions such as anger and disgust
Why can seeking treatment be difficult for someone experiencing OCD?
Embarrassment, denial, distrust or fear of judgment
How can inaccurate media portrayals contribute to stigma?
Reinforces stereotypes and misunderstanding
How can OCD affect someone's everyday life?
Can affect relationships, school, work and daily functioning
What is the difference between an obsession and compulsion according to the DSM-5-TR?
Obsessions are intrusive thoughts; compulsions are repetitive actions or mental acts
How can biological, psychological, and social factors interact to influence OCD?
The factors can interact and contribute to symptoms and functioning
What are two treatment approaches discussed in our presentation?
CBT and medication (SSRIs)
What is one important lesson from the lived experience interviews?
OCD experiences are personal and often differ from media portrayals