Predictors of Prolonged Duration of Untreated Illness in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Mechanisms of Shame, Alcohol Use, and Inhibitory Failure

The duration of untreated illness (DUI) in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is significantly longer than other disorders and adversely affects quality of life (QoL) and psychosocial functioning (PSF). Factors related to DUI include shame, alcohol use, and inhibition. This study will explore the relationships between these factors and DUI.