Improving the Diagnosis and Treatment of OCD
The mission of the Stanford Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Program is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of obsessive-compulsive and related clinical problems in adults. The program pursues this mission through four core activities:
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First, we provide expert consultation and state-of-the-art medication and psychotherapy treatment in a supportive outpatient environment that respects the safety, dignity and confidentiality of every patient.
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Second, we specialize in helping patients previously resistant to treatment and patients with complex, related problems.
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Third, we work to advance patient care through research into new treatment modalities. Ongoing clinical studies allow us to evaluate the effectiveness of these advances while offering free care to those interested in participating.
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Finally, we educate psychiatrists and other health care professionals and members of the community regarding the nature, treatment and human costs of OCD and related clinical problems.
