Obsessive-compulsive Disorders

Obsessive-compulsive Disorders
Author: Fred Penzel
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2000
Genre: Obsessive-compulsive disorder
ISBN: 0195140923

Offers advice on how to choose the most effective therapies and medications, and how to avoid relapses.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Author: Stanley Rachman
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2009-03-25
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0191580333

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 in-depth sections on scrupulosity, culture and OCD, mental pollution, OCD in children and on the similarities and differences between childhood OCD and autistic disorder. This fourth edition has been updated with succinct explanations of recent research, information on treatment advances and the recent expansion of treatment services for anxiety disorders, including OCD, in the NHS. In this updated fourth edition, Stanley Rachman gives a clear account of the nature of obsessive-compulsive problems which will prove useful for sufferers and their families, as well as general readers interested in finding out about the disorder.

Over and Over Again

Over and Over Again
Author: Fugen Neziroglu
Publisher: Lexington Books
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2001-12
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780739102657

A prescription for recovery from obsessive-compulsive disorder, this new paperback combines the latest in scientific knowledge with case histories and practical suggestions for self-help, offering new hope to those touched by this insidious and widespread malady. The authors have distilled their years of research, experimentation, and practice into a readable how-to manual.

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
Author: Samar Reghunandanan
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2015-06-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 019101687X

Providing clinicians and patients with the latest developments in research, this new edition is a succinct and practical introduction to the diagnosis, evaluation and management of OCD and other related disorders. Part of the Oxford Psychiatry Library series, this pocketbook includes individual chapters on the phenomenology, pathogenesis, pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy of OCD and other related disorders, and features fully updated content and research. The book also includes a helpful resources chapter, and an Appendix with summaries of the major rating scales used to assess patients with OCD, which will be of use to both clinicians and patients. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Obsessive-compulsive-related disorders (OCRDs) are anxiety disorders characterized by obsessions and compulsions, and varying degrees of anxiety and depression. OCRDs are considered to be one of the most disabling of psychiatric disorders and they present a tremendous economic and social burden, both for the affected individual, their family, and for society at large. In contrast to other psychiatric conditions of a comparable or lesser prevalence and patient burden, relatively little is understood about the aetiology, and cognitive effects of OCRDs.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Author: Ross G. Menzies
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 456
Release: 2003-07-11
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0470862394

Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCDs) involve habitual, repetitive behaviours that can be bizarre, disruptive and eventually disabling. They can destroy lives and relationships and are one of the most common of the emotional disorders. The last five years have seen substantive advances in the state of knowledge of all aspects of OCD and this volume brings together many of the recognised leaders in the field to provide a state-of-the-art account of theory, assessment and practice in treatment. A comprehensive text for trainees and practitioners. ? Presents current theories as well as treatment, focusing mainly on Cognitive Therapy methods of treatment ? Covers the assessment, nature and treatment of a wide range of sub-types of OCD ? Written by an international team of experts Part of the renowned Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Author: Leslie J. Shapiro
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2020-07-23
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1440871310

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.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Subtypes and Spectrum Conditions

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Subtypes and Spectrum Conditions
Author: Jonathan S Abramowitz
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2011-04-28
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0080550495

Researchers and clinicians working with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD) and related disorders who need the most current information available will find this volume of great use. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Subtypes and Spectrum Conditions covers contemporary theory, research, and treatment of the various subtypes of OCD and problems often referred to as OCD spectrum disorders. As the mental health field considers the next iteration of the DSM, an entire research agenda is being planned to elucidate issues such as how best to understand and classify OCD. The questions of subtypes and spectrum disorders are at the heart of this issue and will guide how OCD is conceptualized in DSM-V. This volume, dedicated to such diagnostic, theoretical, and treatment issues, helps informs the field of the most up-to-date knowledge and what remains to be resolved. Deconstructs OCD into its subtypes Reviews current research and treatment for these problems Considers how OCD will be conceptualized in DSM-V Represents an international scope with contributions from field experts in psychology, psychiatry, and social work Includes critical discussion of the OCD subtype and OCD spectrum concepts

Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Author: Jonathan Grayson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2014-05-06
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0698153855

Nearly six million Americans suffer from the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, which can manifest itself in many ways: paralyzing fear of contamination; unmanageable “checking” rituals; excessive concern with order, symmetry, and counting; and others. Freedom from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder provides Dr. Jonathan Grayson’s revolutionary and compassionate program for finally breaking the cycle of overwhelming fear and endless rituals, including: Self-assessment tests that guide readers in identifying their specific type of OCD and help track their progress in treatment Case studies from Dr. Grayson’s revolutionary and profoundly successful treatment program Blueprints for programs tailored to particular manifestations of OCD Previously unexplored manifestations of OCD such as obsessive staring, Relationship OCD (R-OCD), obsessive intolerance of environmental sounds and chewing sounds Therapy scripts to help individuals develop their own therapeutic voice, to motivate themselves to succeed New therapies used in conjunction with exposure techniques “Trigger sheets” for identifying and planning for obstacles that arise in treatment Information on building a support group And much more Demystifying the process of OCD assessment and treatment, this indispensable book helps sufferers make sense of their own compulsions through frank, unflinching self-evaluation, and provides not only the knowledge of how to change—but the courage to do it.