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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (with Christopher Pittenger, MD, PhD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (with Christopher Pittenger, MD, PhD)
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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Feb 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Dr. Christopher Pittenger is a Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine and Director of the Yale OCD Research Clinic. In this episode, he discusses the neurobiology, symptomology, and treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), including potential new treatments such as psychedelics, neurofeedback, glutamate modulators, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). 00:00 Introduction00:41 Why is OCD Underdiagnosed?02:19 Impact of OCD on Individuals03:40 Taboo Nature of OCD Thoughts06:10 Biomarkers08:06 Neurobiology14:20 Serotonin16:48 Heterogeneity of OCD24:00 Glutamate Modulators29:33 Ketamine33:13 Psilocybin38:23 Neurofeedback44:01 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)47:22 Relationship Between Depression and OCD50:24 Future of OCD TreatmentVisit our website for more insights on psychiatry.Podcast producer: Jon Earle
Released:
Feb 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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