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Suicidality in a 27-year-old Male with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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Suicidality in a 27-year-old Male with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Brittany M. Ross, Jessica D. Lee and Eduardo D. Espiridion
Curēus (Palo Alto, CA), v 10(12), 3804
31 Dec 2018
PMID: 30868018
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.3804View
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Abstract

General & Internal Medicine Life Sciences & Biomedicine Medicine, General & Internal Science & Technology
This is a case report of a 27-year-old male with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety who presented to a community hospital with suicidality. OCD is a rare psychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent and intrusive thoughts or obsessions and/or repetitive behaviors aimed at alleviating these thoughts known as compulsions. Management of this condition includes comprehensive evaluation of comorbidities and suicidality along with pharmacotherapy and a specific form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) called exposure and response prevention (EX/RP or ERP). This unique case report highlights the necessity of a thorough and individualized approach to treatment for each patient in order to maximize the outcomes of care.

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