How OCD is Linked to Soaring Death Rates?
Highlights:
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD) is linked to a heightened risk of mortality
- Causes of OCD-led death include natural triggers- metabolic, digestive, nervous, and respiratory diseases; unnatural triggers- suicide and accident
- Effective therapies that enhance OCD sufferer's mental health can reduce their mortality rate
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, commonly known as OCD, is a psychiatric condition that affects individuals across the globe. As OCD is characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts and the subsequent need for repetitive behaviors to alleviate anxiety, the compulsion to complete tasks can become a compounding factor.
The seemingly innocuous behavioral compulsions that individuals with OCD engage in to complete tasks may, over time, carry a more significant risk of adverse outcomes, including an increased risk of death. A recent study, published in the BMJ, has identified a connection between obsessive-compulsive disorder and an elevated risk of mortality (1✔).
Hidden Truths of Mental Health Problems
Psychiatric disorders encompass a diverse range of mental health conditions affecting thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, for example, depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).‘People with OCD face higher death risks from natural and unnatural causes, highlighting the condition's severity. #ocd #anxiety #mortality #mentalhealth #medindia’
These disorders often result from a complex interplay of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors, presenting symptoms such as persistent sadness, excessive worry, hallucinations, mood swings, and impaired cognitive function.
Psychiatric disorders significantly impact an individual's daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. Treatment approaches involve psychotherapy, medications, and lifestyle interventions, underscoring the importance of a holistic approach to mental health care.
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