SSRIs versus CBT for OCD

What experts have said about SSRIs versus CBT for OCD

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1. Andrew David HubermanNegativeJul 9, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials

   SSRI-treated patients had more severe symptoms than patients receiving CBT alone

   “the severity of their symptoms was still much greater than those receiving cognitive behavioral therapy alone”

   Listen at 27:03

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