Complete yet concise, Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
provides an up-to-date analysis of this widespread, multi-faceted
disorder. Estimated to be twice as common as any other personality
disorder, OCPD is nevertheless both underrepresented in the
literature and frequently misunderstood by clinicians and the
patients who grapple with its effects. Misdiagnosis, failure to
diagnose, and ignorance of treatment options are common. This text
represents the collective contributions of some of the foremost
authorities in the field under the leadership of editors who are
determined to raise awareness and educate practitioners and
patients alike about the phenomenology, neurobiology, and
psychology of this disorder. The book begins with the history and
epidemiology of the disorder before proceeding to the clinical
features, which are presented using case examples. From there, the
text addresses the developmental aspects of OCPD and then considers
other related personality disorders that frequently co-occur with
or may be mistaken for OCPD. Additional chapters address the
developmental aspects of OCPD, the neurobiology and cognitive
underpinnings of OCPD, and available treatment approaches. The
following coverage is especially noteworthy: * Four chapters focus
on common mental health disorders that can be difficult to
differentiate from OCPD, with the most common misdiagnoses being
obsessive-compulsive disorder and hoarding disorder. OCPD has also
been linked with eating disorders, impulse disorders, and
aggression, and the book helps the reader understand the
relationship between and among these disorders.* Gender and/or
cultural factors may influence the presentation of psychiatric
disorders, including OCPD, and the book explores the potentially
heterogeneous etiology of the disorder and the danger of assuming
that one size fits all in terms of treatment.* Both
psychotherapeutic and pharmacological treatment approaches are
examined in detail, including cognitive-behavioral therapies (the
rationale behind their use, estimated effectiveness, and
limitations of current interventions) and the current state of drug
treatment.* OCPD can be trying for family members and others who
care about the patient, and the book offers a chapter examining
what loved ones can do to help, including how to recognize when a
personality trait within the OCPD criteria rises to the level of a
disorder.* Although OCPD can be disabling, there can be positive
aspects to having an obsessional personality, and the book
discusses the situations under which these traits can be
advantageous. Down-to-earth, clinically rich, and unique,
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder will help clinicians
navigate the thorny OCPD assessment, diagnosis, and treatment path
while providing information and comfort to patients and their
families.
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