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What treatment options are available for managing OCD?

Combining CBT with medication can improve outcomes, especially for moderate to severe OCD. Medications help reduce anxiety enough for patients to engage effectively in therapy.

Family involvement through education and counseling can improve adherence to treatment, reduce conflict, and provide emotional support for patients.

The most effective non-medication treatment. ERP, a type of CBT, exposes individuals to feared situations or thoughts without performing compulsions, gradually reducing anxiety and compulsive behavior.