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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: Practical Management - Hardcover

Jenike MD, Michael A.; Baer PhD, Lee; Minichiello EdD, William E.

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9780815138402: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: Practical Management
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0815138407 ISBN 13: 9780815138402
Publisher: Mosby, 1998

Synopsis

This is the most complete clinical reference on obsessive-compulsive disorders. It incorporates scientific foundations and clinical studies. Discussed in detail are the behavioural therapies and psychotropic medications that are used to control symptoms. Practical advice is provided on clinical management.
The first edition received positive reviews in the New England Journal of Medicine as "extremely useful as a reference source for any clinician interested in treating obsessive-compulsive disorders".
The third edition is divided into six sections: Section I, The Clinical Picture, presents a descriptive picture of the clinical features of OCD, Section II, Illnesses Related to OCD: Spectrum Disorders, Section III, Pathophysiology and Assessment, Section IV, Treatment, includes detailed information on treatments that have proven effective, including behaviour therapy, medications, and the often overlooked area of neurosurgical treatment, as well as specific clinical strategies and case studies, Section V: Patient and Clinic Management, includes step-by-step information on running an OCD clinic, Section VI, Appendix includes rating scales, referral sources, references, etc.
Completecoverage of the aetiology, diagnosis, and treatment of OCD in children, adolescents, and adults written by contributors who are the leading authorities on OCD. The editors are from MGH OCD clinic, a major U.S. treatment center also involved in the latestresearch in OCD.

  • The leading reference on OCD
    • Written by leading authorities in the field
  • New drugs and latest information on indications and contraindications
    • New information about the biology of disorders
  • Major updating of obsessive compulsive spectrum and fringe disorders
    • Expanded bibliography

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    Publisher
    Mosby
    Publication date
    1998
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0815138407
    ISBN 13 
    9780815138402
    Binding
    Hardcover
    Edition number
    3
    Number of pages
    886
    Rating
    • 4.17 out of 5 stars
      6 ratings by Goodreads