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Clinical Definition (DSM-5) of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

The DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) provides clinicians with official definitions of and criteria for diagnosing mental disorders and dysfunctions.  Although not all experts agree on the definitions and criteria set forth in the DSM-5, it is considered the “gold standard” by most mental health professionals in the United States.

DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (300.3)

A.    Presence of obsessions, compulsions, or both:

Obsessions are defined by (1) and (2):

1. Recurrent and persistent thoughts, urges, or impulses that are experienced, at some time during the disturbance, as intrusive and unwanted, and that in most individuals cause marked anxiety or distress.

2.The individual attempts to ignore or suppress such thoughts, urges, or images, or to neutralize them with some other thought or action (i. e., by performing a compulsion).

Compulsions are defined by (1) and (2):

1. Repetitive behaviors (e.g., hand washing, ordering, checking) or mental acts (e.g., praying, counting, repeating words silently) that the individual feels driven to perform in response to an obsession or according to rules that must be applied rigidly.

2.The behaviors or mental acts are aimed at preventing or reducing anxiety or distress, or preventing some dreaded event or situation; however, these behaviors or mental acts are not connected in a realistic way with what they are designed to neutralize or prevent, or are clearly excessive.

Note: Young children may not be able to articulate the aims of these behaviors or mental acts.

B. The obsessions or compulsions are time-consuming (e.g., take more than 1 hour per day) or cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

C. The obsessive-compulsive symptoms are not attributable to the physiological effects of a substance (e. g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or another medical condition.

D. The disturbance is not better explained by the symptoms of another mental disorder (e.g., excessive worries, as in generalized anxiety disorder; preoccupation with appearance, as in body dysmorphic disorder; difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, as in hoarding disorder; hair pulling, as in trichotillomania [hair-pulling disorder]; skin picking, as in excoriation [skin-picking] disorder; stereotypies, as in stereotypic movement disorder; ritualized eating behavior, as in eating disorders; preoccupation with substances or gambling, as in substance-related and addictive disorders; preoccupation with having an illness, as in illness anxiety disorder; sexual urges or fantasies, as in paraphilic disorders; impulses, as in disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders; guilty ruminations, as in major depressive disorder; thought insertion or delusional preoccupations, as in schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders; or repetitive patterns of behavior, as in autism spectrum disorder).

Specify if:

With good or fair insight: The individual recognizes that obsessive-compulsive disorder beliefs are definitely or probably not true or that they may or may not be true.

With poor insight:  The individual thinks obsessive-compulsive disorder beliefs are probably true.

With absent insight/delusional beliefs: The individual is completely convinced that obsessive-compulsive disorder beliefs are true.

Specify if:

Tic-related: The individual has a current or past history of a tic disorder.

Reprint permission pending from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, (Copyright 2013). American Psychiatric Association.

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    The New Criteria For OCD

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    The American Psychiatric Association has just released the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), and with it comes a new diagnosis for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): DSM-5 OCD. This new criterion is based on research that has been conducted over the past few years, and it further replaces the DSM-IV criteria for OCD. So what does this mean for those who are affected by OCD? Let’s take a closer look at DSM-5 OCD and how it might affect you or someone you know.

    Contents

    • 1 What Is DSM-5?
    • 2 What Is OCD?
    • 3 What Are the New DSM-V Criteria for OCD?
      • 3.1 What Does The New DSM-V Criteria Mean for People With OCD?
    • 4 Treatment For OCD
    • 5 Medication
      • 5.1 Therapy
    • 6 Conclusion
    • 7 A Word From Mantra Care

    What Is DSM-5?

    The DSM is the American Psychiatric Association’s manual for diagnosing mental disorders. It is used by clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify mental disorders. The DSM-IV was published in 1994, and the DSM-V was published in 2013. The DSM-V is the most recent edition of the DSM.

    What Is OCD?

    Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a mental disorder that characterizes by obsessions and/or compulsions. Obsessions are repetitive and persistent thoughts, urges, or images that are intrusive and cause distress or anxiety. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors that a person feels compelled to do to relieve the anxiety caused by the obsessions. OCD can further be a debilitating condition that interferes with a person’s ability to function in everyday life.

    What Are the New DSM-V Criteria for OCD?

    The DSM-V criteria for OCD are as follows:

    • A. Presence of obsessions, compulsions, or both: Obsessions are the recurrent and persistent thoughts, urges, or images that are intrusive and cause distress or anxiety. Compulsions are the repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels compelled to do to relieve the anxiety caused by the obsessions.

    • B. The individual attempts to ignore or suppress the obsessions or compulsions or to neutralize them with some other thought or action (i.e., by performing a compulsion).

    • C. The obsessions or compulsions are time-consuming (taking up more than one hour per day) or cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

    • D. The disturbance is not attributable to the physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or another medical condition (e.g., head trauma).

    • E. The disturbance is not better explained by the presence of another mental disorder (e.g., panic disorder with agoraphobia, separation anxiety disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, trichotillomania [hair-pulling], skin picking disorder, hoarding disorder, autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder).

    What Does The New DSM-V Criteria Mean for People With OCD?

    The new DSM-V criteria for OCD mean that the diagnosis is now more specific. It is based on research that was conducted over the past few years. This new criterion will replace the DSM-IV criteria for OCD. The new DSM-V criteria for OCD are more specific and require that a person has obsessions and/or compulsions that are time-consuming as well as cause distress or impairment in their everyday life. The new DSM-V criteria also require that the obsessions and/or compulsions are not attributable to another medical condition.

    Treatment For OCD

    The first step in getting treatment is to see your doctor or mental health professional for getting a diagnosis. Once you get a diagnosis, your doctor will likely recommend a combination of medication and therapy.

    Medication

    If you or someone you know has OCD, there are treatment options available. Treatment for OCD often includes a combination of medication and therapy. Medication that treats OCD includes antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, as well as antipsychotic medications.

    Note: it is important to follow up with your doctor to monitor the efficacy, side effects, and benefits of medication.the

    Therapy

    Techniques used to treat OCD include:

    • Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on changing the thoughts and behaviors that associate with obsessions as well as compulsions.
    • Exposure and response prevention is a type of therapy that involves exposing the person to the thoughts, objects, or situations that trigger their OCD and then teaching them how to prevent themselves from engaging in compulsions.
    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a type of therapy that helps the person to accept their thoughts and feelings without further trying to change them.
    • Psychodynamic Therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on helping the person to understand their unconscious thoughts as well as feelings.
    • Family-based therapy is a type of therapy that involves the family in the treatment process.
    • Group therapy is a type of therapy that involves the person meeting with a group of people who also have OCD.

    Treatment for OCD often includes a combination of medication and therapy, as well as either of them. If you or someone you know has OCD, there are treatment options available.

    Conclusion

    If you or someone you know has OCD, please seek treatment. Talk to your doctor or a mental health professional about treatment options. There are many resources available to help people with OCD live happy and healthy lives. Mantra Care offers accessible and affordable mental health assistance from all over the world.

    A Word From Mantra Care

    Your mental health — Your psychological, emotional, and social well-being — has an impact on every aspect of your life. Positive mental health essentially allows you to effectively deal with life’s everyday challenges.

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