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Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Abramowitz, Jonathan S, Taylor, Steven, McKay, Dean·2009·The Lancet

Abstract

Obsessive—compulsive disorder is a common psychiatric disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts or ‘obsessions’, which predispose to repetitive acts or rituals, known as ‘compulsions’. These compulsions are necessary to relieve the anxiety caused by the obsession. Patients have insight into the unnecessary nature of the symptoms but can find them hard to suppress. Inability to carry out everyday activities can lead to significant functional impairment. Many feel embarrassed and go to great lengths to conceal the disorder from others which can lead to a delay in diagnosis and management.

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Authors
Abramowitz, J. S., Taylor, S., & McKay, D.
Affiliations
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
  • University of British Columbia (CA)
  • Fordham University (US)
Corresponding author
Abramowitz, Jonathan S
Venue
The Lancet
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2009-08
Volume
374
Issue
9688
Pages
491-499
ISSN
  • 0099-5355 (ISSN-L)
  • 0140-6736
OpenAlex
W2915979496
Cited by
1,002
References
95
Citations by year
2026: 38 · 2025: 38 · 2024: 39 · 2023: 38 · 2022: 35 · 2021: 38 · 2020: 59 · 2019: 54 · 2018: 47 · 2017: 49 · 2016: 54 · 2015: 75 · 2014: 77 · 2013: 74 · 2012: 71
FWCI
81.60
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • The Lancet (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychoanalysis and Psychopathology Research
Keywords
obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, serotonin pathway, dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, cognitive-behavioral model, dysfunctional attitudes, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, cognitive behavioral therapy, D-cycloserine
MeSH terms
Humans, Models, Biological, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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