Obsessive–compulsive disorder and related symptoms amidst the COVID‐19 outbreak: Results from the COLLATE project.
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| Title: | Obsessive–compulsive disorder and related symptoms amidst the COVID‐19 outbreak: Results from the COLLATE project. |
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| Authors: | Toh, Wei Lin (AUTHOR), Neill, Erica (AUTHOR), Phillipou, Andrea (AUTHOR), Tan, Eric J. (AUTHOR), Van Rheenen, Tamsyn E. (AUTHOR), Meyer, Denny (AUTHOR), Rossell, Susan L. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Psychiatry & Clinical Neurosciences. Apr2021, Vol. 75 Issue 4, p146-148. 3p. 1 Chart. |
| Subjects: | COVID-19 pandemic, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Symptoms, Anxiety sensitivity, Medical personnel, Swine influenza |
| Abstract: | When coupled with the finding that negative emotions were significantly associated with OCD symptoms, this suggests that the mental health of persons with OCD may be more adversely affected in the longer run. Studying obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms amidst the COVID-19 pandemic is important for three major reasons. First, health anxiety can be prevalent in OCD, and exacerbated in the prevailing climate.1 Second, OCD can develop in response to traumatic events.2 Third, revised health guidelines have likely normalized certain compulsions (e.g., repeated handwashing). [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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