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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cerebellar vermis Hippocampus Anterior cingulate cortex Amygdala

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