Today, we dive into the all important question: How do we assess symptoms of OCD?

Assessment of OCD doesn't always happen in one session - sometimes you need to work with someone for a long time before they reveal a part of themselves that then allows you to make a diagnosis. 

And so on today's episode, we discuss OCD's symptoms according to the DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria, and the various types of assessments you can use when screening for OCD. And we also explore how to determine if someone’s thoughts are egosyntonic or egodystonic (and what that even means!).

 

Resources and links: 
Assessment scales for obsessive-compulsive disorder 

 

Connect:
https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/
http://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/

Today, we dive into the all important question: How do we assess symptoms of OCD?
Assessment of OCD doesn't always happen in one session - sometimes you need to work with someone for a long time before they reveal a part of themselves that then allows you to make a diagnosis.&nbsp;
And so on today's episode, we discuss OCD's symptoms according to the DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria, and the various types of assessments you can use when screening for OCD. And we also explore how to determine if someone&rsquo;s thoughts are egosyntonic or egodystonic (and what that even means!).
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Resources and links:&nbsp;
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Connect:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/">https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="http://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/">http://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/</a></li>
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Breaking the Rules is a show for mental health professionals designed to help you build confidence in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Effective treatment of OCD requires commitment, creativity and the recognition that things can sometimes get a little … messy. And on the show, you’ll hear from a range of leading professionals and learn everything there is to know about OCD and other related mental health concerns. This podcast is brought to you by Melbourne Wellbeing Group, a psychology practice based in Melbourne with a special focus on treating OCD.

Breaking the Rules is a show for mental health professionals designed to help you build confidence in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Effective treatment of OCD requires commitment, creativity and the recognition that things can sometimes get a little &hellip; messy. And on the show, you&rsquo;ll hear from a range of leading professionals and learn everything there is to know about OCD and other related mental health concerns. This podcast is brought to you by Melbourne Wellbeing Group, a psychology practice based in Melbourne with a special focus on treating OCD.

Breaking the Rules is a show for mental health professionals designed to help you build confidence in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).