Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCDs) involve habitual, repetitivebehaviours that can be bizarre, disruptive and eventuallydisabling. They can destroy lives and relationships and are one ofthe most common of the emotional disorders.
The last five years have seen substantive advances in the state ofknowledge of all aspects of OCD and this volume brings togethermany of the recognised leaders in the field to provide astate-of-the-art account of theory, assessment and practice intreatment.
A comprehensive text for trainees and practitioners.
? Presents current theories as well as treatment, focusing mainlyon Cognitive Therapy methods of treatment
? Covers the assessment, nature and treatment of a wide range ofsub-types of OCD
? Written by an international team of experts
Part of the renowned Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology
Ross G. Menzies
Abnormal Psychology Clinical Psychology Klinische Psychologie Medical Science Medizin Psychiatrie Psychiatry Psychologie Psychology Psychopathologie
"...a succinct yet broad view of OCD...the scope ofthe book is wide..." (British Journal of Psychiatry, Dec2003)
"...differences and similarities of everymanifestation of the disorder are carefullyexplained...information is presented unsensationally andrespectfully..." (Mental Health Today, Feb 2004)
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