From Thoughts to Obsessions: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents - Softcover

Thomsen, Per Hove

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853027219 ISBN 13: 9781853027215

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1999

Synopsis

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is the term given to a condition characterized by recurring obsessive thoughts or actions. These thoughts or actions are involuntary and are often a response to a deep-rooted fear. This introductory book, richly illustrated with case examples, explains the nature and treatment of OCD in children and adolescents. OCD has been little discussed in relation to this age group, although it is now believed that approximately 1 per cent of all children and adolescents suffers from serious obsessive disorders.

Written for parents and relatives as well as doctors, teachers and other professionals working with this group of patients, From Thoughts to Obsessions defines OCD and forms a straightforward explanation of the symptoms, assessment procedures and treatment strategies. Per Hove Thomsen also examines obsessive features which may form part of normal adolescent development as well as the relationship of OCD to other psychiatric conditions.

About this title

About the Author

Per Hove Thomsen is a specialist in child psychiatry who has, for a number of years, worked with the research and treatment of obsessive behaviour in children and adolescents. He is Head of the Research Centre at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital in Århus, Denmark.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853027219
• ISBN 13: 9781853027215
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 152