How is OCD treated?

The treatment methods for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) mainly include the following: 1. Psychotherapy: This is the key approach for treating OCD, including cognitive behavioral therapy (such as thought stopping, exposure and response prevention, systematic desensitization) and Morita therapy. These methods aim to help patients reconstruct their cognitive framework and alleviate obsessive-compulsive symptoms. 2. Medication: Commonly used medications include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (such as fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, sertraline) and tricyclic antidepressants (such as clomipramine). These medications can regulate neurotransmitters in the brain and reduce obsessive-compulsive symptoms. 3. Physical therapy: When necessary, physical treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation or modified electroconvulsive therapy may be selected to improve obsessive-compulsive symptoms.