Special Issue on Obsessive-compulsive Disorder Research

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder and is characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Repetitive behaviors such as hand-washing, counting or cleaning are often performed with the hope of preventing obsessive thoughts or making them go away. Performing these so-called "rituals," however, provides only temporary relief, and not performing them markedly increases anxiety.

The goal of this special issue is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in the area of obsessive-compulsive disorder research.

In this special issue, we invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles that explore obsessive-compulsive disorder research. In this special issue, potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Biology of obsessive–compulsive disorder
• Pathophysiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder
• The treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Prevention of obsessive-compulsive disorder

Authors should read over the journal’s Authors’ Guidelines carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Obsessive-compulsive Disorder Research” should be selected during your submission.

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