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Previously considered a rare mental condition, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) now appears to be a hidden epidemic with over 6.5 million sufferers. What are the typical characteristics of those with OCD? Which therapies best target specific OCD symptom clusters? What medical conditions can cause symptoms similar to OCD? How does OCD present in children and adolescents? What behavioral and/or medication treatments appear most effective for managing OCD symptoms? Get thorough, quick answers to these and other questions, plus easily reference: Key OCD assessment measures, including those recommended for children and adolescents Using exposure and response prevention therapy The evolving role of genetics in understanding what causes OCD The impact of cognitive treatments for OCD Chart of medication treatments and their side-effects Effectiveness of medications vs. behavior therapy

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #544701 in Books
• Published on: 2006-06-01
• Released on: 2006-02-15
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 104 pages

Ben Greenberg, M.D., Ph.D. Chief of the Adult OCD Research Unit National Institute of Mental Health
"Accessible and extremely helpful guide! This guide to OCD, a common yet often misunderstood illness, offers important treatment strategies that directly benefit clinicians, OCD sufferers, and their loved ones."

Eric Hollander, M.D. Editor of Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and Author of Impulsivity and Compulsivity
"Concise, clearly written, practical, and up-to-date. This book successfully walks the patient and clinician through OCD behavioral and medical treatment.. What an invaluable resource for mental health and primary care clinicians as well as the general public!"

Isaac Marks, M.D. Author of Fear, Phobias, and Rituals: Panic, Anxiety, and Their Disorders
"Helpful information that1s easy to digest this book really meets practitioner needs."

Customer Reviews

Lots of information, more for professionals
Has lots of good information, but its kind of complex, more for professionals than regular people.

OCD text book
Great book for the professional. Don't give this one to your clients or try to read it late at night. Does cover the water front though. Good reference volume