Search for dissertations about: "ocd"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the word ocd.

  2. 1. Beyond fear: Incompleteness and disgust in pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder

    Author : Matti Cervin; Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; OCD; children; adolescents; emotion; fear; incompleteness; disgust; treatment;

    Abstract : A comprehensive understanding of the emotional mechanisms that motivate the symptoms of pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is important for models of the etiology and treatment of the disorder. Existing models have emphasized the central role of fear, but recent research has highlighted that OCD may also be underpinned by incompleteness and disgust. READ MORE

  4. 2. From efficacy to implementation : applying internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy in the treatment of OCD

    Author : Lina Lundström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) are closely related psychiatric conditions associated with functional impairment across various life domains, an increased risk of suicide, and a significant societal and economic burden. If left untreated, these disorders often become chronic. READ MORE

  5. 3. Deep brain stimulation in obsessive-compulsive disorder

    Author : Matilda Naesström; Owe Bodlund; Patric Blomstedt; Johan Eriksson; Lotta M. J. Strömsten; Ellinor Salander Renberg; Keith Matthews; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; deep brain stimulation DBS ; obsessive-compulsive disorder OCD ; psykiatri; Psychiatry;

    Abstract : Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is under investigation for severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) resistant to other therapies. As a crucial part of the anxiety circuit in the brain, the bed nucleus of stria terminalis (BNST) has been proposed as a target for DBS in OCD. READ MORE

  6. 4. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Cognitive Profiles of Autism and ADHD from a Cognitive Behavioral Perspective : Treatment, Prevention and the Understanding of the Comorbidity

    Author : Elizabeth Ekman; Arto Hiltunen; Ida Flink; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Mindblindness; Theory of mind; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Obsessive compulsive disorder; ADHD; ADD; Sports; Athletes; Physical activity; Hyperactivity; Hyperfocusing; Psykologi; Psychology;

    Abstract : The aim of the present research was to increase the understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) from a cognitive behavioral perspective. The investigation was made to examine the effect of modified cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) using visualization. READ MORE

  7. 5. Obsessive-compulsive disorders : Personality traits and disorders, autistic traits and biochemical findings

    Author : Susanne Bejerot; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neurosciences; Key words: Obsessive-compulsive disorder; Personality; Autistic disorder; Serotonin; Neurovetenskap; Neurology; Neurologi; Psychiatry; psykiatri;

    Abstract : Background: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common disabling mental disorder.Personality disorders are frequent in OCD. Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism share similarities with obsessive-compulsive and schizoid personality disorders and may be referred to as "odd" personality traits. Also compulsions are common in autism. READ MORE