The biological approach to treating OCD 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyObsessive compulsive disordersASAQA Created by: JemmaVenessCreated on: 17-04-16 09:43 What is the main approach to treating OCD? Drug Therapy, anti-depressants that increase levels of serotonin 1 of 6 What are the two types of anti-depressants used to treat OCD? SSRI's, and Tricyclics 2 of 6 What are SSRI's? They prevent the re-uptake of serotonin by pre-synaptic neuron. They regulate mood and anxiety. 3 of 6 What are Tricyclics? They block the re-uptake of noradrenaline and serotonin but have more sever side effects and therefore are second choice option of treatment. 4 of 6 What are anti-anxiety drugs? Benzodiazepines are used to reduce anxiety, they slow down the CNS by enhancing the activity of the neurotransmitter GABA. 5 of 6 EVALUATION: Effectiveness SSRI's are better than anything else, including a placebo. 6 of 6
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