A man with severe ritualistic behavior was cured through the use of a multidisciplinary approach. Medication for depression and anxiety, cognitive restructuring, thought stopping, response prevention, biofeedback, family therapy, activity therapy, and psychoeducational techniques were all used as treatment interventions.
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