Schizo-OCD: The Difference Between Obsession And Delusion
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 12:01
in Psychology & Sociology
Zoological methods of studying behavior patterns in animals have led to insights on people with serious mental disorders. Prof. David Eilam of Tel Aviv University 's Zoology Department recorded patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder and "schizo-OCD", which combines symptoms of schizophrenia and OCD, as they performed basic tasks. By analyzing the patients' movements, they were able to identify similarities and differences between two frequently confused disorders. The research represents a step toward resolving a longstanding question about the nature of schizo-OCD: Is it a combination of OCD and schizophrenia, or a variation of just one of the disorders? read more