Tag Archives: genetic factors

OCD and Schizophrenia

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Janet (ocdtalk)

A recent study published this month in JAMA Psychiatry suggests that those who suffer from OCD might be at a higher risk than the general population for developing schizophrenia. I immediately thought back to a post I wrote just one … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health, OCD | Tagged Dr. Aaron Pinkhasov, environmental factors, genetic factors, JAMA Psychiatry, misdiagnosis of OCD, misdiagnosis of schizophrenia, OCD puzzle, psychosis, risk of schizophrenia, understanding OCD | 12 Comments

OCD and Trauma

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Janet (ocdtalk)

When discussing the causes of obsessive-compulsive disorder, the general consensus is that a combination of genetic and environmental factors likely leads to its development. There’s talk of genetic predisposition, triggering events, and childhood trauma. Oh, how that last one makes … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health, OCD | Tagged environmental factors, genetic factors, OCD and medication, OCD and talk therapy, parenting concerns, side effects of medications, stigma of mental illness, trauma, triggers for OCD, understanding OCD | 28 Comments

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