OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Once you know your topic, you are asked to identify the following:
What the diagnosis is
What the major features of the brain the diagnosis affects
What some of the criteria are for the diagnosis
Who the diagnosis usually affects
1. Diagnosis: OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
2. Major features of the brain affected: The basal ganglia, anterior cingulate cortex, and orbitofrontal cortex are considered to be the major brain regions affected in OCD.
3. Criteria for diagnosis: According to the DSM-5, the main criteria for a diagnosis of OCD are the presence of obsessions, compulsions, or both that are time-consuming, cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning, are not attributable to the physiological effects of a substance or another medical condition, and are not better explained by another mental disorder.
4. Who the diagnosis usually affects: Anyone can develop OCD, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. However, it typically first appears in late adolescence or early adulthood and is slightly more common in women than men. People with a family history of OCD may also be more likely to develop the disorder.