Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Theory, Research and Treatment (Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCDs) involve habitual, repetitive behaviours that can be bizarre, disruptive and eventually disabling. They can destroy lives and relationships and are one of the most common of the emotional disorders. The last five years have seen substantive advances in the state of knowledge of all aspects of OCD and this volume brings together many of the recognised leaders in the field to provide a state-of-the-art account of theory, assessment and practice in treatment. A comprehensive text for trainees and practitioners. ? Presents current theories as well as treatment, focusing mainly on Cognitive Therapy methods of treatment ? Covers the assessment, nature and treatment of a wide range of sub-types of OCD ? Written by an international team of experts Part of the renowned Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology

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

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the most common of the emotional disorders. It involves habitual, repetitive behaviours that can be bizarre, disruptive and eventually disabling, which can destroy lives and relationships. Ross Menzies and Padmal de Silva have brought together recognised international leaders in the field to provide an overview of current advances in knowledge, theory, assessment and treatment of OCD. Set out in five sections, the first explores the nature of OCD providing a solid foundation for the sections to follow The last five years have seen substantial advances in the state of knowledge of all aspects of OCD and this volume brings together many of the recognised leaders in the field to provide a state-of-the-art account of theory, assessment and practice in treatment