Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
Padmal de Silva(Author)
Oxford University Press
Published on 1. June 1992
Book
Hardback
130 pages
978-0-19-262153-5 (ISBN)
Description
People suffering from obsessional-compulsive neurosis feel compelled to perform almost quasi-ritualistic actions, such as the repetitive washing of hands, to relieve their anxiety. Others are troubled by the intrusion of inappropriate or nonsensical thoughts. Full of practical advice for patients and their families, this straightforward book discusses the occurrence, nature, and causes of these disorders, and outlines the procedures for diagnosis and the variety of treatments available for milder conditions. The book is intended for people suffering from obsessional-compulsive disorders, their families, friends, and colleagues.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
line figures, tables, bibliography
ISBN-13
978-0-19-262153-5 (9780192621535)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Obsessive-compulsive disorder: what is it?; Relationship to other disorders; Obsessive-compulsive patients; Impact on family, work and social life; Prevalence and related factors; Theories and explanations; Treatment; Assessment and evaluation; Some practical advice; Appendices; Some useful reading; Index.