Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: Practical Management (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: Practical Management (Jenike)

Jenike MD, Michael A., Baer PhD, Lee, Minichiello EdD, Willi

ISBN 10: 0815138407 / ISBN 13: 9780815138402

Published by Mosby, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: Practical Management (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: Practical Management (Jenike)
• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0815138407
• ISBN 13: 9780815138402
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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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