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A Preliminary Examination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Versus Exposure and Response Prevention for Patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder on an Optimal Dose of SSRIs: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Iran.

Author: GhaderiEbrahim, OngClarissa W, PetersenJulie M, SalavatiMojgan, SeyedolshohadayiAsrin, TwohigMichael P, ZemestaniMehdi

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.

Overview

This study compared the effectiveness of adding either acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) or exposure and response prevention (ERP) to medication (SSRIs) for people with OCD. Both ACT and ERP, when combined with SSRIs, led to significant improvements in OCD symptoms compared to SSRIs alone. ACT was also found to be more effective at reducing inflexible thinking and reliance on thought control strategies compared to ERP. These findings suggest that both ACT and ERP can be helpful additions to medication for treating OCD.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
This study compared the effects of adding acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) or exposure and response prevention (ERP) to adults diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) already on an optimal and stable dose of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Forty adults on SSRIs who...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1177/0145445520982977

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A New Oasis in the Desert of OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a challenging condition, often likened to navigating a mental desert. This research compares the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP) as adjunctive treatments for OCD in individuals already on stable doses of SSRIs. The study explores the potential of these therapies to guide patients through the mental desert of OCD and reach a more peaceful state.

Navigating the Mental Desert with ACT and ERP

This study, like a journey through a desert, shows that both ACT and ERP, when combined with SSRIs, can significantly reduce OCD symptom severity. Interestingly, ACT seems to be more effective at decreasing psychological inflexibility and the reliance on thought-control strategies. These findings suggest that both therapies offer valuable tools for managing OCD, with ACT potentially providing a broader range of benefits.

Finding Peace in the Mental Oasis

The study highlights the potential of ACT and ERP to help individuals with OCD cope with their symptoms and navigate the mental desert. These therapies offer a roadmap for achieving a sense of peace and acceptance in the face of intrusive thoughts and compulsions.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This research provides a refreshing perspective on the treatment of OCD, suggesting that therapies like ACT and ERP, like oases in the desert, offer much-needed respite from the mental turmoil of this condition. By embracing acceptance and mindfulness, individuals with OCD can find a sense of peace and control in the face of their symptoms.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2022-04-08
  2. Date Revised 2022-12-07
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

33356487

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1177/0145445520982977

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English

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