Risk of suicide among sample of patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Abstract

bsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder affecting approximately 1–3% of the population with a chronic, distressing, anxiety disorder associated and significant functional impairment, Characterized by the presence of persistent intrusive, recurrent thoughts, impulses, or images (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors, rituals or mental acts (compulsions) that cause a significant distress or interference with daily functioning and impairment in quality of life and social and familial relationships . Numerous research indicate that in OCD a dysfunction of the cortico-striatothalamo- cortical (CSTC) control loops and a corresponding imbalance of various neurotransmitters and -modulators are pathogenetically relevant. Obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment may not result in a cure, but it can help bring symptoms under control so that they don't rule your daily life. It may consist of medication, psychotherapy or both. OCD responds well to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). OCD is associated with a high risk for suicidal behavior due to its disabling course and leads to a huge impact in different areas, such as sociability, family relationships, occupational and/or academic performance, and financial difficulties. Suicidality in OCD patients has been underestimated or paid less interest over the past decade.