Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Childhood andAdolescence

Czech version

Authors: E. Malá; E. Růžička; D. Šoltésová
Authors‘ workplace: Institut postgraduálního vzdělávání ve zdravotnictví, Praha, ředitel prof. MUDr. K. Trnavský, DrSc. Dětská psychiatrická klinika 2. LF UK a FN Motol, Praha, přednosta doc. MUDr. M. Hrdlička, CSc. Neurologická klinika 1. LF UK, Praha, přednosta prof. MUDr.
Published in: Čes. a slov. Psychiat., , 2002, No. 1, pp. 15-23.
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Overview

In obsessive compulsive disorders typical features include compulsive thoughts, ideas, impulsesand compulsive behaviour causing anxiety, tension, a feeling of guilt and social maladaptation.The most frequent comorbid disorders are tics (incl. Tourett’s syndrome) and affective disorders(with a warning of possible suicide). Cognitive behavioural treatment and SSRI antidepressantsare highly effective.

Key words:
obsessive compulsive disorder in childhood and adolescence, history, epidemiology,etiology, symptomatics, comorbidity, therapy.

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Czech and Slovak Psychiatry

2002 Issue 1