Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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 OCDone 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.