Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
An Information Guide
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Mental Health, Family & Relationships
| Author: | Neil A. Rector, PhD, CPsych, Christina Bartha, MSW, RSW | ISBN: | 9781771143509 |
| Publisher: | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Publication: | September 15, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Language: | English |
| Author: | Neil A. Rector, PhD, CPsych, Christina Bartha, MSW, RSW |
| ISBN: | 9781771143509 |
| Publisher: | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
| Publication: | September 15, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
| Language: | English |
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a severe and debilitating anxiety disorder that affects one person in 40. It affects not only how people feel or think, but also how they behave. OCD symptoms -- such as compulsive hoarding or handwashing -- often evoke uncomfortable emotions in family and friends.
This guide discusses:
- what OCD is and what causes it
- treatments, including both cognitive and behavioural therapy and medication
- recovery and relapse prevention
- family involvement
The guide is a thorough and helpful introduction for people with OCD, their family and friends.
This edition was fully revised and updated in 2016.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a severe and debilitating anxiety disorder that affects one person in 40. It affects not only how people feel or think, but also how they behave. OCD symptoms -- such as compulsive hoarding or handwashing -- often evoke uncomfortable emotions in family and friends.
This guide discusses:
- what OCD is and what causes it
- treatments, including both cognitive and behavioural therapy and medication
- recovery and relapse prevention
- family involvement
The guide is a thorough and helpful introduction for people with OCD, their family and friends.
This edition was fully revised and updated in 2016.
