Treatment for OCD

The two types of treatment for OCD are cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, and medication. For some people, a combination may be the most effective treatment. Exposure and response prevention, or ERP, is often the most effective form of CBT.

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http://monkeysee.com/treatment-for-ocd/

This page was updated 03/03/21

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