Theoretical models of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

a perspective on future approaches

Authors

  • Luis C. Farhat Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de São Paulo
  • Leonardo Saraiva Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de São Paulo
  • Marcelo Q. Hoexter Instituto de Psiquiatria da Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de São Paulo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9302-4380
  • Euripedes C. Miguel Instituto de Psiquiatria da Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de São Paulo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9393-3103

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v98i4p273-278

Keywords:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Neurobiology, Diagnosis, Physiopathology, Therapy

Abstract

Obsessive-Compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common psychiatric condition that leads to significant impairment in everyday life. Advancements in neurobiological investigations contributed to a better understanding of pathophysiological mechanisms behind OCD, leading to the understanding that current models employed to conceptualize OCD are not adequate and might be a significant factor in precluding further advancements in how OCD is treated. In this paper, we will use OCD as a model to discuss the limitations of the current diagnostic systems in Psychiatry and to present the novel perspectives based on neurobiological findings that might lead to considerable advancements in treatments for OCD.

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Published

2019-08-30

Issue

Vol. 98 No. 4 (2019): Neurociences/Neurociências

Section

Artigos/Articles

How to Cite

Farhat, L. C., Saraiva, L., Hoexter, M. Q., & Miguel, E. C. (2019). Theoretical models of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): a perspective on future approaches. Revista De Medicina, 98(4), 273-278. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v98i4p273-278