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Comorbidities in OCD Presented by Illise Perlmutter, MD

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Course Description

Individuals who present with symptoms of obsessions and compulsions, now known as OCD, have been identified as far back as the 14th century. In current times, we recognize that the boundary of a diagnosis of OCD, which includes obsessions and/or compulsions, is not always clear-cut. Comorbid conditions, for example, depression, movement disorders, and anxiety often require attention, as well, and can challenge these patients. To treat these patients, understanding these conditions, their emotional and physical impact, and how to use medications appropriately is key. Medications may require different dosages for different conditions. In some ways, it takes us back to the art of medicine.


CE Credits

None

Date & duration

Recorded: 6/18/2024
Duration: 54 minutes

Registration date

On-Demand

Contributor

Illise Perlmutter, MD

Dr. llisse Perlmutter, MD, is a General and Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist experienced in all areas of psychiatry. She is the Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Director of Clinical Education at Talkiatry. After a brief career in social work, she returned to school and received her MD from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. After an internship in pediatrics, she completed a residency in Psychiatry at Mt. Sinai Medical Center followed by a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute. Dr. Perlmutter has held leadership roles in several institutions, and she is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Perlmutter’s publications, presentations, and research experience focus on clinical, epidemiologic, and psychopharmacologic issues in child and adolescent psychiatry, and she has made frequent media appearances addressing topical issues. Immediately after 9/11, Dr. Perlmutter joined Disaster Psychiatry Outreach (DPO) as a volunteer and worked extensively at the Pier 94 Family Assistance Center supervising activities with children and families in Kid’s Korner while also working with the NYPD. Along with her DPO colleagues, she has given many regional and national presentations in Disaster Psychiatry Training. During the current pandemic, Dr. Perlmutter created mental health programs for front line personnel and gives presentations addressing concerns and questions about the mental health issues we are confronting.

She is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a Fellow of the American College of Psychiatrists, and a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She has received awards for her contributions both locally and nationally.


Disclosures:

Dr. Perlmutter has no disclosures to report.