Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

Psychiatric experts explain OCD: what obsessions and compulsions are, common subtypes (contamination, checking, scrupulosity, harm), and brain circuits involved. You'll hear practical treatments—CBT/ERP, the “four R's,” meds and supplements—plus faith-informed coping and caregiver guidance. Helpful for sufferers, families, and clinicians seeking clear, compassionate, evidence-based strategies.

Channel: Beautiful Minds Wellness Duration: 0:46:16

Questions

1. Which treatment approach was highlighted as helping roughly 65–80% of people with OCD?

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) CBT with exposure/response prevention (ERP) Psychoanalysis only Benzodiazepines alone

2. Which brain region is described as handling error monitoring and mis-signaling “not done yet” in OCD?

Amygdala Cerebellar vermis Hippocampus Anterior cingulate cortex

3. Which example did the hosts give as scrupulosity (religious OCD) rather than a cultural norm?

Reading scripture daily Praying the rosary as taught in one's church Attending weekly services Needing to pray for an exact number of minutes and seconds each time

4. In the episode's definition, what is a compulsion in OCD?

A random habit with no trigger A permanent cure for intrusive thoughts A pleasurable ritual unrelated to anxiety A behavior or mental act used to reduce anxiety from obsessions

5. What is the first-line medication class discussed for OCD?

Benzodiazepines Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) Antipsychotics

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