Effect of Mindfulness Based Treatment for Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

Effect of Mindfulness Based Treatment for Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

Hypothesis of this study is that mindfulness meditation would decrease the severity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Before and after 8 weeks of mindfulness program, We will measure Y-BOCS scores in OCD patients. As a control program, relaxation and psychoeducation will provided to OCD patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• obsessive-compulsive disorder
• age 17-55

Exclusion Criteria:

• currently undergoing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychotherapy
• other medical disease