Self Exposure plus Response Prevention for the Patients of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of behavior therapy for patients with obsessive compulsive disorder. Methods: The patients with obsessive compulsive disorder were treated by self-exposure plus response prevention. Results: Of a total of 10 patients, 8 were found to have improved with 4 showing marked improvement. Conclusion: Self-exposure plus response prevention is an effective treatment for patients suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder.