Abstract
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an under-researched mental health disorder, and many studies predominantly include male participants. Therefore, many existing treatments are based on the symptoms and results of male participants. Of the studies targeting women with OCD, much of the reliable research regards pregnancy, hormones, or phases of the menstrual cycle. While these studies have shown connections between OCD symptoms and hormones, particularly regarding pregnancy and the menstrual cycle, there is a lack of general research on effective OCD treatments for women. Additionally, many of the treatment options and medications included in these studies are those discovered through studies with primarily male participants. This paper serves to compile the existing reliable research and recognize the gaps in research, specifically for women with OCD and OCD-related disorders. It also serves to identify possible treatment options for OCD and related disorders based on existing literature on comorbid disorders and consider the impact of societal perception and media on those with OCD and related disorders.
Date of Award
Fall 12-18-2024
Document Type
Capstone Paper
Degree Name
Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Department
Counselor Education - Graduate Studies
First Advisor
Anquinetta V. Calhoun, Ph.D.
Location
Winona, Minnesota
Recommended Citation
McCarthy, Madeline L., "Investigating Effective Treatments of OCD and Related Disorders in Women" (2024). Counselor Education Capstones. 199.
https://openriver.winona.edu/counseloreducationcapstones/199
