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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Elements, History, Treatments, and Research (Hardcover)
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Elements, History, Treatments, and Research (Hardcover)
Series: Health and Psychology Sourcebooks
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A comprehensive introduction to one of the most common psychiatric
disorders, a condition that results in intrusive, irrational
thoughts and/or repetitive, illogical physical or mental actions.
Titles in this Health and Psychology Sourcebooks series address
psychological, physical, or environmental conditions that threaten
human health and wellbeing. This book presents a comprehensive
overview of OCD-one of the five most common psychiatric disorders.
Obsessions range from those associated with contamination, safety,
and order or symmetry to scrupulosity, or the need the do the
"right" thing. Compulsions range from counting, touching, and
tapping to excessive cleaning/washing, arranging, or even hoarding.
Written by a therapist among the most experienced in the world in
dealing with this disorder, this book covers the incidence,
symptoms, diagnosis, history, development, and causes, as well as
the effects and costs of OCD. It also addresses theory, research,
and treatments and offers insight into and case studies
illustrating how the disorder displays in society, at work, and in
relationships. A glossary of terms, suggested further readings, and
resource websites and organizations listing are included. Addresses
symptoms, incidence, diagnosis, and treatments Explains development
and causes Includes case studies for illustration of concepts Back
matter includes a glossary, reading list, and list of organizations
and websites
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