OCD Screen
Adapted from the Zohar-Fineberg Obsessive Compulsive Screen (ZF-OCS). Five questions covering intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, and mental rituals that cause distress or interfere with daily life.
Over the past month, have the following been a problem for you?
1. Do you wash or clean a lot?
2. Do you check things a lot?
3. Is there any thought that keeps bothering you that you would like to get rid of but cannot?
4. Do your daily activities take a long time to finish?
5. Are you concerned about putting things in a special order or are you very upset by mess?
About This Screener
This screener is based on the Zohar-Fineberg Obsessive Compulsive Screen (ZF-OCS) developed by Foa et al. (2002). The OCI-R is one of the most widely used self-report measures for OCD symptoms in clinical and research settings. A positive screen on this adapted version, specifically the combination of distressing obsessions or compulsions with functional impairment, is consistent with the DSM-5 diagnostic threshold and warrants further clinical evaluation.
The gold standard for OCD diagnosis is a structured clinical interview. Evidence-based treatments include Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Medication (SSRIs) is also an effective first-line treatment.