Overall, cognitive behavioral therapy and medicinal treatments are essential tools for those trying to combat the effects of OCD. Like Melvin Udall’s case, it often happens that different treatment types work for different people in each individual case. Despite the fact that both treatments have demonstrated the ability to reduce the symptoms of OCD, there are still percentages of people who experience little to no relief and are not impacted greatly by either treatment method. With this truth, the question Melvin asked his OCD doctor during the film becomes extremely pertinent. So “Is this as good as it gets?” (As Good as It Gets) or can science and research eventually lead to complete the eradication of and treatment of this disorder? From
