AO3: Neural OCD

Cards (2)

  • Strength: Research support
    What? Some supporting evidence
    Who? Antidepressants effective in reducing OCD symptoms proving serotonin may be involved in OCD + OCD symptoms form part of biological conditions (Parkinson's)
    Why? Biological factors may be responsible for OCD
  • Limitation: No unique neural system
    What? Serotonin-OCD link not unique to OCD
    Who? Co-morbidity; OCD-depression - serotonin interrupted in those with OCD because of depression?
    Why? Serotonin not relevant to OCD symptoms