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Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder(Anankastic Personality Disorder)
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Amy Scholten, MPH DefinitionObsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is a condition where people are obsessed with rules, order, and control. It can lead to problems in other areas of life, such as work. CausesIt is not clear what causes personality disorders. It is likely due to genes and a person's environment. Risk FactorsOCPD is more common in men, especially young adults. Other things that raise the risk are:
SymptomsOCPD may cause:
DiagnosisA doctor or therapist will ask about your symptoms, health, and mental health. Diagnosis of OCPD is based on a complete assessment. TreatmentThe goal is to reduce the unwanted behaviors. Options may be:
PreventionThere are no current guidelines to prevent OCPD. Early treatment can lead to better outcomes. RESOURCES:Mental Health America http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov CANADIAN RESOURCES:Canadian Mental Health Association https://cmha.ca Canadian Psychiatric Association http://www.cpa-apc.org References:Lei H, Huang L, et al. Altered spontaneous brain activity in obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Compr Psychiatry. 2020;96:152144.
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
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Obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD). Merck Manual Professional Version. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed March 10, 2021. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder symptoms. Psych Central website Available at: https://psychcentral.com/disorders/obsessive-compulsive-personality-disorder-symptoms. Accessed March 10, 2021. Last reviewed January 2021 by
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