scholarly journals Sleep-Related Problems in Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Intensive Exposure Therapy

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 608-620 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalja A. Nabinger de Diaz ◽  
Lara J. Farrell ◽  
Allison M. Waters ◽  
Caroline Donovan ◽  
Harry W. McConnell
Author(s):  
Jonathan S. Abramowitz ◽  
Brittain Mahaffey

In her commentary on our case description of Cassie, Dr. Beidel very thoughtfully raises a number of important points regarding the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). And we agree with all of them. Dr. Beidel, however, raises two issues in particular that we wish to comment on further: (a) the origins of obsessional fears, and (b) the use of distraction in exposure therapy....


2004 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 225-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Blair Simpson ◽  
Michael R. Liebowitz ◽  
Edna B. Foa ◽  
Michael J. Kozak ◽  
Andrew B. Schmidt ◽  
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Author(s):  
Hiva Mahmoodi ◽  
Hasan Gharibi ◽  
Mohamad Khaledian

The aim of this study was the investigation of the efficacy of the Cognitive and Exposure therapy on the treatment of obsessive- compulsive disorder. This study is experimental expanded with multiple group pre-test, post-test. The statistical population of this study are included all patients with OCD, referred to clinical centers, hospitals and private clinics and counseling centers in Saghez and Boukan citiesat the age of 40-20 years. The statistical sample of this study is included 45 patientswith Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Who were selected randomly. Cognitive therapy was administered for the first experimental group and the second experimental group receives exposure therapy while the control group received no treatment. Subscales Madsly questionnaire was usedfor data gathering for OCD. For data analysis, multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) and least significant difference test to compare scores differences between pretest - posttest variables in the experimental and control groups was used. Findings showed that Cognitive and Aversion Therapy on the control group has a significant impact on the improvement of obsession, check out, washing, slowness and obsessive doubts. The results showed that Whittal Cognitive Therapy more impact on the reduction of obsessions in comparsion with Exposure therapy.


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