Which department should I visit for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Disease description:
My girlfriend has had obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for a long time, and it has now become quite severe—she insists on symmetry in everyday objects. I’d like to take her to the hospital for evaluation. Which department typically handles OCD?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Luo Qinghua
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) falls under the domain of psychiatry, clinical psychology, or psychiatric rehabilitation; therefore, for systematic treatment, patients may seek care at a psychiatric specialty hospital by scheduling appointments with either the Department of Clinical Psychology or the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Standard treatment approaches include pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Approximately 30% of patients achieve excellent outcomes with medication alone, while another ~30% achieve similarly favorable results through active participation in physician-guided psychotherapy. We hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you good health!
