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ReviewCurrent psychiatry reports2025

The Relationship between OCD and Depression in Adults: A Review of Recent Findings.

Martin Pastre, Stéphane Raffard, Luc Mallet, Jorge Lopez-Castroman

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Review in Current psychiatry reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 authors.

Martin PastreDepartment of Psychiatry, CHU Nimes, Nimes, France.
Stéphane RaffardDepartment of Adult Psychiatry, University, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France.
Luc MalletDépartement Médical-Universitaire de Psychiatrie et d'Addictologie, Univ Paris-Est Créteil, DMU IMPACT, Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor - Albert Chenevier, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Créteil, France.
Jorge Lopez-CastromanDepartment of Psychiatry, CHU Nimes, Nimes, France. jorge.lopez-castroman@umontpellier.fr.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewWe aimed to investigate the recent understanding of the frequent coexistence of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and major depression (MDD), exploring both clinical and mechanistic perspectives. Our focus was on deriving conclusions with therapeutic implications. RECENT

findingsWhile biological factors contribute to the development of OCD-MDD, the comorbidity seems to be primarily induced by the convergence of symptoms that complicate the course of OCD. Tailored cognitive-behavioral therapy programs, specifically addressing MDD, alongside SSRI medication, may prove beneficial for patients experiencing moderate to severe forms of this comorbidity. The review underscores the significance of comorbidity from both diagnostic and therapeutic perspectives. However, existing research has yet to offer a clear understanding of the underlying mechanisms. Further research in the field, notably coming from network studies, could enrich our practice by helping to target specific dimensions that underly OCD-MDD comorbidity.

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Major Depressive DisorderObsessive-Compulsive DisorderAdultCognitive Behavioral TherapyComorbidityHumansCognitive Behavioral TherapyComorbidityCompulsionsMajor Depressive DisorderObsessions

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