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Three major changes will probably be introduced in the DSM-5 regarding obsessive–compulsive disorder: OCD will be classified in the diagnostic category ‘obsessive–compulsive and related disorders’, the clinician should consider the degree of insight into a symptomatology (good to poor insight) and a subtype of tic-related OCD will be introduced. The recommended treatment for OCD is CBT, in severe cases with addition of SSRI treatment.

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The corresponding author states that there are no conflicts of interest. This article is part of the supplement ‘The Future of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology: The Impact of DSM 5 and of Guidelines for Assessment and Treatment’. This supplement was not sponsored by outside commercial interests.

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Thomsen, P.H. Obsessive–compulsive disorders. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry 22 (Suppl 1), 23–28 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-012-0357-7

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