Guest guest Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Searching around at news tonight. Thought this was a good article, not long and is optimistic, talks about treatment. Here's an excerpt: Although vulnerability to OCD remains, about half of kids will achieve a complete remission after a few months of appropriate treatment, says Storch, associate professor at the University of South Florida. Another 30% to 35% see significant improvements after that time. In 15% to 20%, treatment will probably help only a little. Researchers are now looking for other medications to control OCD, from boosting the brain chemical glutamate to using tiny doses of an old-line antibiotic, D-Cycloserine, to boost learning of new behavior patterns, Storch says http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/medical/mentalhealth/story/2011-10-31/OCD-of\ ten-begins-in-childhood-but-usually-can-be-treated/51020102/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Thanks for sharing this article. I really believe that therapy will play a major role in my son's treatment, and I just don't know of a reliable way to find a decent therapist - one who understands how to treat OCD and is not just about the traditional " talk therapy " as the piece states. I've been getting recommendations for psychiatrists in my area through a network of friends, but it's been challenging to find a psychologist who really " gets it. " OCD Article - USA Today Searching around at news tonight. Thought this was a good article, not long and is optimistic, talks about treatment. Here's an excerpt: Although vulnerability to OCD remains, about half of kids will achieve a complete remission after a few months of appropriate treatment, says Storch, associate professor at the University of South Florida. Another 30% to 35% see significant improvements after that time. In 15% to 20%, treatment will probably help only a little. Researchers are now looking for other medications to control OCD, from boosting the brain chemical glutamate to using tiny doses of an old-line antibiotic, D-Cycloserine, to boost learning of new behavior patterns, Storch says http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/medical/mentalhealth/story/2011-10-31/OCD-of\ ten-begins-in-childhood-but-usually-can-be-treated/51020102/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Thanks for sharing this article. I really believe that therapy will play a major role in my son's treatment, and I just don't know of a reliable way to find a decent therapist - one who understands how to treat OCD and is not just about the traditional " talk therapy " as the piece states. I've been getting recommendations for psychiatrists in my area through a network of friends, but it's been challenging to find a psychologist who really " gets it. " OCD Article - USA Today Searching around at news tonight. Thought this was a good article, not long and is optimistic, talks about treatment. Here's an excerpt: Although vulnerability to OCD remains, about half of kids will achieve a complete remission after a few months of appropriate treatment, says Storch, associate professor at the University of South Florida. Another 30% to 35% see significant improvements after that time. In 15% to 20%, treatment will probably help only a little. Researchers are now looking for other medications to control OCD, from boosting the brain chemical glutamate to using tiny doses of an old-line antibiotic, D-Cycloserine, to boost learning of new behavior patterns, Storch says http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/medical/mentalhealth/story/2011-10-31/OCD-of\ ten-begins-in-childhood-but-usually-can-be-treated/51020102/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Thanks for sharing this article. I really believe that therapy will play a major role in my son's treatment, and I just don't know of a reliable way to find a decent therapist - one who understands how to treat OCD and is not just about the traditional " talk therapy " as the piece states. I've been getting recommendations for psychiatrists in my area through a network of friends, but it's been challenging to find a psychologist who really " gets it. " OCD Article - USA Today Searching around at news tonight. Thought this was a good article, not long and is optimistic, talks about treatment. Here's an excerpt: Although vulnerability to OCD remains, about half of kids will achieve a complete remission after a few months of appropriate treatment, says Storch, associate professor at the University of South Florida. Another 30% to 35% see significant improvements after that time. In 15% to 20%, treatment will probably help only a little. Researchers are now looking for other medications to control OCD, from boosting the brain chemical glutamate to using tiny doses of an old-line antibiotic, D-Cycloserine, to boost learning of new behavior patterns, Storch says http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/medical/mentalhealth/story/2011-10-31/OCD-of\ ten-begins-in-childhood-but-usually-can-be-treated/51020102/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 That is a good article, Chris. Thanks for sharing it. BJ > > Searching around at news tonight. Thought this was a good article, not long and is optimistic, talks about treatment. Here's an excerpt: > > Although vulnerability to OCD remains, about half of kids will achieve a complete remission after a few months of appropriate treatment, says Storch, associate professor at the University of South Florida. Another 30% to 35% see significant improvements after that time. In 15% to 20%, treatment will probably help only a little. > > Researchers are now looking for other medications to control OCD, from boosting the brain chemical glutamate to using tiny doses of an old-line antibiotic, D-Cycloserine, to boost learning of new behavior patterns, Storch says > > http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/medical/mentalhealth/story/2011-10-31/OCD-of\ ten-begins-in-childhood-but-usually-can-be-treated/51020102/1 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 That is a good article, Chris. Thanks for sharing it. BJ > > Searching around at news tonight. Thought this was a good article, not long and is optimistic, talks about treatment. Here's an excerpt: > > Although vulnerability to OCD remains, about half of kids will achieve a complete remission after a few months of appropriate treatment, says Storch, associate professor at the University of South Florida. Another 30% to 35% see significant improvements after that time. In 15% to 20%, treatment will probably help only a little. > > Researchers are now looking for other medications to control OCD, from boosting the brain chemical glutamate to using tiny doses of an old-line antibiotic, D-Cycloserine, to boost learning of new behavior patterns, Storch says > > http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/medical/mentalhealth/story/2011-10-31/OCD-of\ ten-begins-in-childhood-but-usually-can-be-treated/51020102/1 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 That is a good article, Chris. Thanks for sharing it. BJ > > Searching around at news tonight. Thought this was a good article, not long and is optimistic, talks about treatment. Here's an excerpt: > > Although vulnerability to OCD remains, about half of kids will achieve a complete remission after a few months of appropriate treatment, says Storch, associate professor at the University of South Florida. Another 30% to 35% see significant improvements after that time. In 15% to 20%, treatment will probably help only a little. > > Researchers are now looking for other medications to control OCD, from boosting the brain chemical glutamate to using tiny doses of an old-line antibiotic, D-Cycloserine, to boost learning of new behavior patterns, Storch says > > http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/medical/mentalhealth/story/2011-10-31/OCD-of\ ten-begins-in-childhood-but-usually-can-be-treated/51020102/1 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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