When Religion and Morals Become Ocd

<p><b>This essential resource brings recognition to scrupulosity and moral perfectionism an often overlooked and misunderstood subtype of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).</b> <p/>Two to three percent of the global population suffer from OCD. Of that number approximately five percent of OCD sufferers report having religious or moral obsessions. Scrupulosity an often under-recognized subtype of OCD leads those affected to mistake clinical OCD symptoms for committing sins offending God or being morally corrupt. Many people with scrupulosity or moral perfectionism turn to clergy for help rather than a mental health professional. <p/>This book authored by a therapist among the most experienced in the world in dealing with this disorder covers the symptoms diagnosis history development causes and treatment of scrupulosity. Intended for students mental health professionals and clergy this essential resource includes the latest theory research treatments and case studies necessary to recognize and destigmatize scrupulosity as well as encourage optimal treatment outcomes and relapse prevention.</p>