Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Demystified: An Essential Guide for Understanding and Living with OCD Contributor(s): Carmin, Cheryl (Author) |
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ISBN: 1600940641 ISBN-13: 9781600940644 Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books OUR PRICE: $20.89 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2009 Annotation: An invaluable guide for anyone with OCD, by a leading expert and with insight from a patient-advocate--an important addition to the popular Demystified series |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior - Self-help | Mood Disorders - General - Psychology | Mental Health |
Dewey: 616.852 |
LCCN: 2009007836 |
Series: Demystified (Da Capo Press) |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 8.8" (0.80 lbs) 312 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A complex illness that is often difficult to identify, OCD affects approximately 6 million to 9 million Americans. In Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Demystified, clinical psychologist and OCD specialist Cheryl Carmin offers an enlightening and useful guide for anyone with OCD, their families, and friends. In clear and compassionate language, Dr. Carmin helps those who suffer from the illness understand the true nature of OCD, the factors that complicate its diagnosis, and the benefits of treatment through cognitive behavior therapy and/or medication. With insight and anecdotes from an OCD patient-advocate, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Demystified makes great strides in dispelling the mystery surrounding this condition, helping readers decide if it's time to seek treatment and providing those with this anxiety disorder the information they need to better manage their lives. |