OCD Treatment Insights
SSRIs and tricyclics are the first-line treatments for OCD, yet about 30% of patients still struggle with the disorder. While cognitive therapies like exposure response prevention show promise, some patients may require more invasive options such as deep brain stimulation or capsulotomy. Despite the potential benefits of these surgical approaches, achieving transformative effects remains a challenge, inspiring ongoing research into more targeted therapies.In this clip
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Dr. Casey Halpern: Biology & Treatments for Compulsive Eating & Behaviors | Huberman Lab Podcast #91
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What do SSRIs do to the brain in the context of treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as discussed in the episode The Science & Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | Huberman Lab Podcast #78 and the clip OCD Neural Circuits?
What do SSRIs do to the brain in the context of treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as discussed in the episode The Science & Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | Huberman Lab Podcast #78 and the clip OCD Treatment Insights?
What do SSRIs do to the brain in the context of treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as discussed in the episode The Science & Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | Huberman Lab Podcast #78 and the clip OCD Treatment Insights?