There are many myths and commonplaces about mental health. In the case of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), they usually consist of the image of someone who washes his hands non-stop, is very tidy and is afraid of germs. But the reality is much more complex.
At this table, three renowned OCD specialists will explain what the disorder consists of, its causes and how to treat it. They will detail the most frequent contents of the intrusive ideas, thoughts, images or impulses that generate compulsions in patients, and will address the treatments available in Mexico.
Attendees will hear from British psychiatrist Lynne M. Drummond, one of the world's leading OCD specialists; Dr. Humberto Nicolini, pioneer of the study of OCD in Mexico and former director of the International College of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ICOCS); and Liz Basáñez, a psychological specialist with more than 30 years of experience in the treatment of OCD, and founder of a clinic in Mexico City specializing in this kind of disorders.