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Cognitive Therapies and Deep Brain Stimulation for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
16:49 - 22:45 (05:56)
Deep brain stimulation and capsulotomy are invasive surgical interventions for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Cognitive therapies and exposure response prevention are also effective for these patients.
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The speaker, a neurosurgeon, identifies the need to understand the brain's obsession and how to interrupt it to better stop the compulsion associated with OCD.
16:49 - 20:03 (03:14)
OCD
Summary
The speaker, a neurosurgeon, identifies the need to understand the brain's obsession and how to interrupt it to better stop the compulsion associated with OCD. While deep brain stimulation surgery poses risks, its positive and consistent outcomes may make it a viable treatment option.
ChapterCognitive Therapies and Deep Brain Stimulation for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
EpisodeDr. Casey Halpern: Biology & Treatments for Compulsive Behaviors & Binge Eating
PodcastHuberman Lab
Cognitive therapies, deep brain stimulation surgery, and capsulotomy are helpful therapies for OCD patients that help them live every day and function, but they're still some patients that still suffer from OCD.
20:03 - 22:45 (02:41)
OCD
Summary
Cognitive therapies, deep brain stimulation surgery, and capsulotomy are helpful therapies for OCD patients that help them live every day and function, but they're still some patients that still suffer from OCD.