Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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Watermark

Publication Year:
2015

ISBN-13: 9781770522480

<p>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.</p>

<p>This guide discusses:</p>

<ul>

<li>what OCD is and what causes it</li>

<li>treatments, including both cognitive and behavioural therapy and medication</li>

<li>recovery and relapse prevention</li>

<li>family involvement</li>

</ul>

<p>The guide is a thorough and helpful introduction for people with OCD, their family and friends.</p>