Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: The Latest Assessment and Treatment Strategies [Paperback]

Gail Steketee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 2006 | ISBN-10: 1887537287 | ISBN-13: 978-1887537285 | Edition: 3

Previously considered a rare mental condition, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) now appears to be a hidden epidemic with over 6.5 million sufferers. What are the typical characteristics of those with OCD? Which therapies best target specific OCD symptom clusters? What medical conditions can cause symptoms similar to OCD? How does OCD present in children and adolescents? What behavioral and/or medication treatments appear most effective for managing OCD symptoms? Get thorough, quick answers to these and other questions, plus easily reference: Key OCD assessment measures, including those recommended for children and adolescents Using exposure and response prevention therapy The evolving role of genetics in understanding what causes OCD The impact of cognitive treatments for OCD Chart of medication treatments and their side-effects Effectiveness of medications vs. behavior therapy

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Accessible and extremely helpful guide! This guide to OCD, a common yet often misunderstood illness, offers important treatment strategies that directly benefit clinicians, OCD sufferers, and their loved ones." -- Ben Greenberg, M.D., Ph.D. Chief of the Adult OCD Research Unit National Institute of Mental Health

"Concise, clearly written, practical, and up-to-date. This book successfully walks the patient and clinician through OCD behavioral and medical treatment.. What an invaluable resource for mental health and primary care clinicians as well as the general public!" -- Eric Hollander, M.D. Editor of Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and Author of Impulsivity and Compulsivity

"Helpful information that1s easy to digest this book really meets practitioner needs." -- Isaac Marks, M.D. Author of Fear, Phobias, and Rituals: Panic, Anxiety, and Their Disorders

"Wonderful! The headings and organization make it easy to find the answers to my questions. Especially valuable features are the medication treatment table, assessment guidelines, and the list of recommended resources." -- Juliet L. Jett, Ph.D. Licensed psychologist --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Dr. Gail Steketee, is Professor and Associate Dean at the Boston University School of Social Work. She has over 20 years of research experience, and is the author of When Once is Not Enough, Treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy. Dr. Steketee presents current views and treatment strategies of OCD in this jargon-free, easy-to-reference guidebook. Dr. Teresa A. Pigott is Professor and Director of the Clinical Trails Division, Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida. She is the former Chief of the Adult OCD Research Studies Unit at the National Institute of Mental Health. In this condensed review of OCD, Dr. Pigott highlights the biological nature of the disorder and corresponding treatment guidelines, backed by the most up-to-date research.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers; 3 edition (February 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887537287
• ISBN-13: 978-1887537285
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #669,835 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gail Steketee, Ph.D. is Professor at the Boston University School of Social Work. Her recent research, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, focuses on diagnostic and personality aspects of compulsive hoarding and on effective treatments. She and Dr. Frost have written the manual for mental health clinicians who treat hoarding problems.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars OCD text book, May 9, 2007

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This review is from: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: The Latest Assessment and Treatment Strategies (Paperback)

Great book for the professional. Don't give this one to your clients or try to read it late at night. Does cover the water front though. Good reference volume

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of information, more for professionals, January 18, 2008

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This review is from: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: The Latest Assessment and Treatment Strategies (Paperback)

Has lots of good information, but its kind of complex, more for professionals than regular people.