title: Intensive outpatient treatment for obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders.
abstract: Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is the most effective treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), yet the intensive treatment schedule often described and recommended is not readily accessible to many populations. In the present article, the authors describe a time-limited, outpatient, intensive treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders in Israel. Working in the client's natural environment and making use of technology are particularly highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Israeli Center for the Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders,Mesilat Zion, Israel. obenarush@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Oded
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Ben-Arush
authors.forename: Jessica B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Wexler
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zohar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000379:methods; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel; D008884:Milieu Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D009771:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D010045:Outpatients; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult