Psychological treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder: an update.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this article is to provide an update on current psychological treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

CONCLUSIONS

Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), incorporating exposure and response prevention, remains the non-pharmacological treatment of choice for OCD. Recent developments highlight the importance of family involvement in adult OCD treatment, and the use of alternative 'third-wave' interventions. Internet-delivered CBT may provide an opportunity to overcome barriers to effective treatment, such as distance and lack of trained clinicians.