Abstract
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is considered a first-line intervention for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) across the lifespan. Efficacy studies of CBT with exposure and response prevention suggest robust symptom reduction, often with sustained remission. Acceptability of CBT is high, and the treatment is devoid of adverse side effects. The primary mechanism of CBT is based on operant principles, specifically extinction learning. The efficacy of extinction-based treatments such as CBT is being shown for other obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders. This article reviews the theoretic basis, clinical application, and relevant treatment outcome research for CBT and related therapies for several obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 415-445 |
Number of pages | 31 |
Journal | Psychiatric Clinics of North America |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- CBT
- Cognitive behavior therapy
- Exposure therapy
- OCD
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health