Abstract:Pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic, disabling, and common disorder. In this paper, we describe evidence-based treatments in treatment-naïve and treatment-refractory pediatric OCD patients. We conducted a PubMed search to identify randomized controlled trials, reviews, and expert guidelines. The evidence for cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and specific serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) among treatment-naïve patients is substantial and shows that both treatments are effective. Head-t… Show more
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