In 2004, the well-known pediatric OCD treatment study also known as POTS study revealed that CBT and sertraline had comparable benefits over 12 weeks of treatment for children with OCD. Yet this study left us with a few unanswered questions. For instance, for those who don't respond to initial CBT therapy, should we continue CBT or switch to an SSRI like sertraline.

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Published On: 12/2/2021

Duration: 6 minutes, 32 seconds

Referenced Article: “Long-Term Treatment Response in Pediatric OCD,” The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report, March 2021

Joshua Feder, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

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