information for practice

news, new scholarship & more from around the world


advanced search

First-Line Treatment for Pediatric Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder

Abstract  

Pediatric obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common psychiatric disorder that impairs children’s functioning in home,
school, and community settings. Once thought to be an untreatable or treatment refractory disorder, evidence-based treatments
now exist for pediatric OCD. Various psychological treatment approaches for pediatric OCD have been investigated and research
supports the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with exposure and response prevention (E/RP) and combined CBT/E/RP
with serotonin reuptake inhibitor pharmacotherapy. This paper reviews these approaches and highlights the prominent role of
CBT/E/RP as a first-line treatment for pediatric OCD.

  • Content Type Journal Article
  • Category Original Paper
  • Pages 1-6
  • DOI 10.1007/s10879-012-9210-z
  • Authors
    • Cary Jordan, Department of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, University of South Florida, 800 Sixth Street South, Box 7523, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
    • Adam M. Reid, Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610-0165, USA
    • Amy Mariaskin, Diagnostic Center, Curry Ingram Academy, Brentwood, TN, USA
    • Bianca Augusto, Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610-0165, USA
    • Michael L. Sulkowski, Department of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, University of South Florida, 800 Sixth Street South, Box 7523, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA