Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by Leslie J. Shapiro - 9798765142073

Name: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by Leslie J. Shapiro - 9798765142073
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Obsessive Compulsive DisorderElements, History, Treatments, and Research\nAuthor(s): Leslie J. Shapiro\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, United States\nImprint: Bloomsbury Academic\nISBN-13: 9798765142073, 979-8765142073\nSynopsis\nA 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.\nTitles 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. \n\nWritten by a therapist.