The OCD Answer Book: Professional Answers to More Than 250 Top Questions about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

McGrath, Patrick B., PH. D.

ISBN 10: 1402210582 / ISBN 13: 9781402210587

Published by Sourcebooks, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The OCD Answer Book: Professional Answers to More Than 250 Top Questions about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Publisher: Sourcebooks
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1402210582
• ISBN 13: 9781402210587
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Get clear answers. Demystify OCD. Understand your mind.

If you or someone you care about wants to better understand Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, The OCD Answer Book is your trusted, practical resource for fast information.

Written in a compassionate Q&A format by leading OCD expert Dr. Patrick B. McGrath, this accessible guide covers the full spectrum of OCD. With over 250 concise answers, it's designed to bring clarity and insight to anyone seeking to learn more.

Inside you'll find:

• How to tell OCD apart from everyday worries
• Information on intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and OCD's impact
• Guidance on navigating therapy options and talking with loved ones
• The facts behind common triggers, family patterns, and persistent myths

The OCD Answer Book is valued for its clear, straightforward information rooted in the latest research. Whether you're newly curious, recently diagnosed, or supporting someone with OCD, this book meets you where you are and helps you move forward with knowledge and confidence.

About the Author

Dr. Patrick B. McGrath is the Director of the OCD and Related Anxiety Disorders Program at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. In addition to his clinical work, he is also working with neurologists and psychologists

specializing in brain imaging to research how OCD works in the brain. He lives in Aurora, Illinois.