Key Points
Rationale
Method
Results
Cognitive-Behavioral Treatments
Psychodynamic Approaches
Ineffective Interventions
Insight
Strengths
Limitations
Implications
References
Primary paper
McKay, D., Abramowitz, J. S., & Storch, E. A. (2021). Mechanisms of harmful treatments for obsessive–compulsive disorder.Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 28(1), 52–59.https://doi.org/10.1111/cpsp.12337
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Kringlen, E. (1965). Obsessional neurotics: A long-term follow-up.British Journal of Psychiatry,111,709-722. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.111.479.709
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Purdon, C. (2004). Empirical investigation of thought suppression in OCD.Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry,35,121-136.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbtep.2004.04.004
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