Title:

New Guidelines Set to Improve Identification, Diagnosis and Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adults

Date:

23rd November 2005

Author:

Susan Wileman Medicines Information Technician

 

Source - The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) - NICE and the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health have launched a clinical guideline on the identification, treatment and management of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in children and adults.

To view the guidelines go to: http://www.nice.org.uk/pdf/cg031niceguideline.pdf

Prepared by Susan Wileman Medicines Information Technician

Date of Preparation: 23rd November 2005