OCD is often diagnosed late (6–10 years) due to varied symptoms and stigma. Depression frequently co-occurs and may obscure OCD. Standard treatment is ERP plus SSRIs; other medications may be added. Emerging evidence suggests ketamine may help treatment-resistant OCD.
Years of trial-and-error approach can be averted by this relatively new tool in mental health assessment. The psychiatrist will be able to devise an effective treatment, without side effects.
