Y-BOCS (Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale)

The Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) is a clinical tool used by mental health professionals to measure the severity of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms. It involves a detailed interview where patients describe their intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). The clinician then rates the intensity, time consumption, and impact of these symptoms on daily life. The Y-BOCS helps track how severe OCD symptoms are and how they change over time, guiding treatment decisions and assessing the effectiveness of interventions.