The Wiley Handbook of Obsessive Compulsive Disorders is a two-volume reference work that provides a comprehensive examination of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related conditions. The handbook covers OCD's phenomenology, epidemiology, assessment, and treatment strategies across different life stages and cultural contexts. It explores a spectrum of related disorders including Tourette syndrome, excoriation disorder, trichotillomania, hoarding disorder, and body dysmorphic disorder, offering insights into their interconnected nature. The volumes provide detailed chapters on OCD presentations in children, adolescents, adults, and elderly populations, recognizing the disorder's varied manifestations. It reviews treatment approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention techniques, cognitive interventions, and pharmacological treatments. By examining OCD through developmental, clinical, cultural, and neurobiological perspectives, the handbook offers researchers and clinicians a comprehensive resource for understanding the complexities of obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders. The work draws on contributions from international researchers, presenting an evidence-based approach to comprehending and treating these psychological conditions.
Citation: Abramowitz, J. S., McKay, D., & Storch, E. A. (2017). The Wiley Handbook of Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. John Wiley & Sons.
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