The complete idiot's guide to conquering obsessive-compulsive behavior
By: by Bruce Mansbridge.
Publisher: Alpha
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 298
ISBN-13: 9781592578450
Subjects: Obsessive-compulsive disorder -- Popular works; Compulsive behavior -- Popular works
Genres: Popular works
Other titles: Complete idiot's guide; Conquering obsessive-compulsive behavior
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [273]-283) and index.
Table of contents: title: The basics of obsessive-compulsive behavior. Defining obsessive-compulsive behavior ; Kinds of obsessive-compulsive behavior ; A screening test for obsessive-compulsive behavior; title: The neurobiology of obsessive-compulsive behavior. Causes of obsessive-compulsive behavior ; The brain and OC behavior; title: More severe obsessive-compulsive behavior. Disorders often associated with OC behavior ; The severe form, obsessive-compulsive disorder; title: Discussion of treatment options. Reasonable expectations for the future ; Formal treatment is not always necessary ; Psychotherapy ; Prescription medications ; Physical treatments ; Combinations of treatments; title: Personal role in treatment. Lifestyle changes ; Finding a good therapist ; Maintaining day-to-day treatment processes ; The parent's role in a child's treatment process; title: The future you choose. Experiences during treatment ; Facing major life changes ; Imagining your future behaviors.