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OverviewClinical Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders in Adults and Children is a complete, comprehensive overview of OCD, covering its underlying causes, manifestations and treatment. The book begins by covering the basic science of OCD and its biological basis and mechanisms. It discusses the treatment for both adults and children with an emphasis on providing information for clinicians to use in their everyday practice. Using the latest information regarding evidence-based treatments, it takes the reader through medication options, including behavioural therapy, support groups and recent developments in surgical treatment. The clinical manifestations of OCD are covered, as well as the differentiation between OCD and other neuropsychiatric disorders with similar presentations. Chapters on spectrum illnesses including body dysmorphic disorder, impulse control disorders such as trichotillomania, and hoarding are also included. This book will appeal to all mental health professionals, from practitioners to researchers, working in the field of compulsive disorders. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert Hudak (University of Pittsburgh) , Darin D. DoughertyPublisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing) ISBN: 9780511973796ISBN 10: 0511973799 Publication Date: 01 March 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationRobert Hudak is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Medical Director, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Institute and Clinic, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. Darin D. Dougherty is Director of the Neurotherapeutics Division in the Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |