Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: The Facts (The ^AFacts Series)

by Padmal de Silva, Stanley J. Rachman, Stanley Rachman

Book Overview

Obsessive-compulsive disorders are characterized by the urge to repeatedly perform inappropriate acts, or to dwell on intrusive or distressing thoughts. A mild form of the disorder is relatively... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198520824
• ISBN13: 9780198520825
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.0" x 0.4" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

Great book!

Excellent book for outlining the basics of obsessive compulsive disorder, especially for patients and their families. Also useful for psychology students wishing to know more about the disorder and treatment options.

For some reason - the price has gone up - still worth it- A+

This book is one of the best books on OCD I have seen. It is perfect for someone who wants to learn about the disease, and 'the facts'. The book can literally 'be judged by its cover'. (...).