Biological Aproach To Treating Ocd

Question 1

Ao3 stregth of. biological treatment of ocd

Answer 1

Rts effectives of BT of ocd conducted by soomro et al

Reviewed 17 studies of use of SSRis to treat ocd found they were more effective in reducing symptoms of ocd compared to placebos

Typically symptoms reduced around 70% of people taking SSRIs

Remaining 30% can be helped with alternative drugs or a combination of psychological therapy

Showing effectiveness of drug therapy as a treatment for OCD

and how increasing serotonin activity can reduce OCD

Question 2

Counter argument

Answer 2

Some evidence suggests that even if drug treatments are helpful , they may not be the most effective treatments available

A researcher found both cognitive and behavioural therapies were more effective than SSRIs in treatments of ocd

Thus means they drugs may not be optimum treatment for ocd

Question 3

Ao3 strength of biological approach to treating ocd

Answer 3

One reason why drug therapy may be effective is due to the fact it requires little motivation from patients

Only have to remember to to take their tablet to reduce ocd symptoms

May be better option than CBT to treat ocd as it requires motivation to attend sessions challenge their irrational thoughts (obsessions)

Due to this some patients may prefer drug therapy as a treatment for ocd