Biological treatments of OCD

Question 1

One strength of the Biological treatments of OCD

Answer 1

Evidence of effectiveness- Soomroo
Better outcomes for SSRIs compared to placebo group (70% symptom reduction

Question 2

One limitation of the biological treatments of OCD

Answer 2

Although they may be effective, other methods may be more effective such as CBT or exposure therapies

Question 3

Another strength of the biological treatment

Answer 3

Cost effective
-Many drugs can be distributed to a group of individuals in one indivdual so many people can be treated in a short amount of time
-Good value for NHs

Question 4

Another limitation of the biological treatment

Answer 4

Side effects
1 in 100 have heart realated problems with tricyclics
1 in 10 have erectile problems and
Some experience indigestion, blurred vision, loss of sex drive