| Description |
1 online resource (338 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; 1 Obsessive-compulsive disorder: what is it?; 2 Relationship to other disorders; 3 Obsessive-compulsive patients; 4 Effects on family, work, and social life; 5 Prevalence and related factors; 6 Theories and explanations; 7 Treatment; 8 Assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation; 9 Obsessive-compulsive disorders in children; 10 Some practical advice; Appendix 1; Appendix 2; Appendix 3; Appendix 4; Appendix 5; Appendix 6; Appendix 7; Appendix 8; Index |
| Summary |
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a relatively common psychological problem. The symptoms - which can be seriously disabling in extreme cases - can include excessive hand-washing or other cleaning rituals, repeated checking, extreme slowness and unwanted, repugnant intrusive thoughts. This book covers the nature, symptoms, causes and theories of OCD. It discusses the treatments that are available and provides valuable practical advice to those who may need help. Numerous case histories are given throughout the book, highlighting various aspects of the disorder and its treatment. There are |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Obsessive-compulsive disorder -- Popular works
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder
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| Genre/Form |
Popular works
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
De Silva, Padmal
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| ISBN |
9780191575846 |
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0191575844 |
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