Obsessive Compulsive Disorders: The Facts
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (558 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0192628607 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 141 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Great book!" according to Stephanie D. Briggs. Excellent book for outlining the basics of obsessive compulsive disorder, especially for patients and their families. Also useful for psychology students wishing to know more about the disorder and treatment options.. Steven Charnick said For some reason - the price has gone up - still worth it- A+. This book is one of the best books on OCD I have seen. It is perfect for someone who wants to learn about the disease, and 'the facts'. The book can literally 'be judged by its cover'. ().. Dr. Mary A. Johnson said Excellent reference book!. This book provides excellent information on OCD. It is interesting and easy to read all the way through -- good symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment information! Small book, but packed with good content! I highly recommend it for any mental health professional.
It is full of up-to-date information about the nature, symptoms, types, causes, treatments, and theories of obsessive-compulsive disorder. New to this edition are extensive new sections on compulsive hoarding, obsessive slowness, and obsessive compulsive behavior in children.. The authors look at the full range of therapies available, and provide invaluable practical advice for those who may need help. The book is intended both for those who have this disorder and for their families and friends. Numerous case histories are given throughout the book, highlighting various aspects of OCD and its treatment
Jack Rachman is a Doctor in the Psychology Department at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. . Padmal de Silva is a Doctor in the Institute of Psychiatry, University of London
well written, well organized and easy to read." Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience (vol. The most important message the book conveys is one of realistic hope and encouragement for those who need it most: the persons suffering from the disorder and their families and friends.' Contemporary Psychology . 4 1999)`From reviews of the previous edition: This compact book was written for persons with OCD and their families and friendsthis popular psychology book provides more detailed and scholarly information than one might suspect and would ordinarily find in a book of this naturethe authors have eloquently and in a scholarly way summarized the state-of-the-art knowledge in regard to describing, defining, understanding, assessing, and treating the disorderde Silva and Rachman have written a compact, small, and interesting book on a complicated and not very well understood clinical problem. 24, no. It would also be useful for family practitioners as a quic