Broatch J W
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation, Milford, Connecticut 06460 0070, USA.
Int Clin Psychopharmacol. 1996 Dec;11 Suppl 5:89-94.
The development of effective medications (serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants) and the widespread use of behavioural therapy (exposure and response prevention) have greatly improved the treatment options for patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Despite these advances, less than 20% of patients with OCD are receiving treatment. One of the main reasons for this is the lack of patient access to treatment. OCD support groups serve as a vehicle to decrease the social isolation experienced by individuals with OCD. They also serve as the doorway to treatment and the starting point on the path of recovery through educating patients about treatment and motivating them to re-enter treatment. There are currently four different types of OCD support groups. This paper gives an appraisal of each group, with emphasis on their aims, attractions and pitfalls. In addition, it provides insight into the resources available to help mental health professionals to better understand the needs of individuals with OCD.
有效药物（5-羟色胺再摄取抑制剂抗抑郁药）的研发以及行为疗法（暴露与反应阻止法）的广泛应用，极大地改善了强迫症（OCD）患者的治疗选择。尽管有这些进展，但接受治疗的强迫症患者不到20%。造成这一情况的主要原因之一是患者难以获得治疗。强迫症支持小组是减少强迫症患者所经历的社会隔离的一种手段。它们还通过向患者介绍治疗方法并激励他们重新接受治疗，成为治疗的途径和康复之路的起点。目前有四种不同类型的强迫症支持小组。本文对每个小组进行了评估，重点介绍了它们的目标、吸引力和缺陷。此外，本文还深入探讨了可帮助心理健康专业人员更好地了解强迫症患者需求的资源。
