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Overview"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." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Leslie J. Shapiro (McLean Hospital, USA)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc Weight: 0.624kg ISBN: 9781440871306ISBN 10: 1440871302 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 23 July 2020 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsRecommended for public, community college, and university libraries. - Booklist Online """Recommended for public, community college, and university libraries."" - Booklist Online" Author InformationLeslie J. Shapiro, LICSW, is clinical supervisor at the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital, Boston. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |