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Obsessive-compulsive disorder, a review
Significance
- Obsessive-compulsive disorders are grouped in DSM-5 and ICD-11.
- These conditions are often under-diagnosed and under-treated in practice.
- OCD is prevalent and linked to significant global disability.
- The clinical domain struggles with under-treatment of these disorders.
- Recognizing and addressing OCD is crucial for global well-being.
References
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Contact: Dan J. Stein. Department of Psychiatry, University of Cape Town and SA MRC Unit on Risk & Resilience in Mental Disorders, Cape Town, South Africa
Source: Nature Reviews Disease Primers