Understanding OCD: A Guide for Parents and Professionals

By: Adam B. Lewin and Brittany Rudy and Caleb Lack and Carly Johnco and Dean Mckay and Eric A. Storch and Gary Geffken and Jennifer Park and Joseph Mcguire and Joseph Mcnamara and Lisa Bateman and Marni Jacob and Michael Sulkowski and Robert Selles

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Synopsis: Giving a full overview of childhood obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and discussing all major treatment options, including cognitive behavioural therapy and medication, this guide provides the essential information that families, teachers, caregivers, clinicians and mental health professionals need in order to understand and treat childhood OCD. It covers origins, symptoms and related illnesses and explains how OCD is diagnosed. The book also suggests ways to maximise the outcomes of treatment, what to do when treatment doesn't work, and how to help manage OCD in children at school and in the home.