Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is increasingly recognized as a complex psychiatric condition affecting around 2% of the population. Initially perceived as demonic possession, current understanding emphasizes its multifaceted nature and genetic underpinnings. Research identified up to 30 genetic indicators linked to OCD, underscoring the disorder's hereditary components. Family and twin studies demonstrate the familial aggregation of OCD, highlighting the role of genetic factors. Furthermore, the medicalization of OCD presents important social implications, influencing perceptions and treatment of individuals with this condition.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), once mischaracterized as demonic possession, is recognized today as a multifaceted psychiatric disorder affecting an estimated 2 percent of the population.
Contemporary research shows that up to 30 genetic indicators are linked to OCD, suggesting complex genetic factors contribute to its manifestation and development in individuals.
Family aggregation studies indicate that OCD has familial tendencies, while twin studies support the idea that genetic factors play a role in this disorder.
The medicalization of OCD raises significant social implications, reflecting broader attitudes toward mental health and the stigmatization faced by those diagnosed.
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