The Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS)

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by Wayne K. Goodman, Lawrence H. Price, Steven A. Rasmussen, Carolyn Mazure · 1989

A seminal 10-item clinician-rated scale designed to assess the severity and type of symptoms in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It measures obsessions and compulsions separately and is widely used in clinical and research settings to monitor treatment progress.

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Brain circuit malfunctions drive OCD loop but targeted therapies offer relief
Understanding the specific neural pathways behind OCD helps demystify the condition and highlights why behavioral therapies can be more effective than medication alone.
Jul 9, 2026 · 36 min

1 episode featuring The Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS)

Brain circuit malfunctions drive OCD loop but targeted therapies offer relief