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Explore the clinical understanding of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder through this 22-minute educational video that examines these conditions within the framework of DSM-5 criteria. Learn to identify the key features of OCD, including recurrent intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repeated compulsive behaviors such as excessive handwashing or repeatedly checking stoves and door locks that cause significant psychological impairment and distress. Understand Body Dysmorphic Disorder as characterized by preoccupation with perceived physical defects or flaws in physical appearance that may lead to multiple cosmetic surgeries and substantial functional impairment. Distinguish between OCD and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) while gaining insight into how these conditions fit within the broader spectrum of psychological disorders including anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, panic disorder, phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, and somatic symptom disorders. Master the diagnostic criteria, clinical presentations, and differential diagnoses essential for understanding these complex mental health conditions in psychiatric practice.
