Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: Practical Management - Rilegato

Minichiello, William E.

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ISBN 10: 0815138407 ISBN 13: 9780815138402

Casa editrice: Mosby Inc, 1998

Riassunto

This is the most complete clinical reference on obsessive-compulsive disorders. It incorporates scientific foundations and clinical studies. Discussed in detail are the behavioural therapies and psychotropic medications that are used to control symptoms. Practical advice is provided on clinical management.
The first edition received positive reviews in the New England Journal of Medicine as "extremely useful as a reference source for any clinician interested in treating obsessive-compulsive disorders".
The third edition is divided into six sections: Section I, The Clinical Picture, presents a descriptive picture of the clinical features of OCD, Section II, Illnesses Related to OCD: Spectrum Disorders, Section III, Pathophysiology and Assessment, Section IV, Treatment, includes detailed information on treatments that have proven effective, including behaviour therapy, medications, and the often overlooked area of neurosurgical treatment, as well as specific clinical strategies and case studies, Section V: Patient and Clinic Management, includes step-by-step information on running an OCD clinic, Section VI, Appendix includes rating scales, referral sources, references, etc.
Completecoverage of the aetiology, diagnosis, and treatment of OCD in children, adolescents, and adults written by contributors who are the leading authorities on OCD. The editors are from MGH OCD clinic, a major U.S. treatment center also involved in the latestresearch in OCD.

Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-569-3

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Contenuti

Section I: The Clinical Picture. Introduction. Epidemiology and Clinical Features of OCD. Juvenile OCD. Personality Disorders in OCD. Pregnancy and OCD. Rating Scales for OCD. Section II: Illnesses Related to OCD: Spectrum Disorders. Overview: Related Disorders. Tourette Syndrome and OCD. Trichotillomania: Clinical Aspects and Treatment Strategies. Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Clinical Aspects and Treatment Strategies. Section III: Pathophysiology and Assessment. Theories of Etiology. Neurobiological Models of OCD. Neuropsychology of OCD. Genetics of OCD. Neuroimaging in OCD. Veterinary Models of OCD. Section IV: Treatment. Behaviour Therapy for OCD in Adults. Cognitive Therapy and Treatment of OCD. Behaviour Therapy for OCD in Children. Clinical Case Examples of Behaviour Therapy of OCD. Group and Family Therapy for OCD. Drug Treatments for OCD. Hoarding: Clinical Aspects and Treatment Strategies. Religion, Scrupulosity and OCD. Inpatient and Home-Based Treatment of OCD. Neurosurgical Treatments. Psychotherapy of OCD. Discontinuation and Long-Term Treatment of OCD. Issues in the Assessment and Treatment of OCD in Minority Populations. Section V: Patient and Clinic Management. Management of the Individual Patient/Running an OCD Clinic. Section VI: Appendices. Appendix 1: The Obsessive Compulsive Foundation, Inc. Appendix 2: Resources for People with OCD and Related Disorders. Appendix 3: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Adults: A Guide. Appendix 4: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents: A Guide. Appendix 5: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Clinic Questionnaire. Appendix 6: Obsessive-Compulsive Support Groups. Appendix 7: Maudsley Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory. Appendix 8: Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale. Appendix 9: Beck Depression Inventory. Appendix 10: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Clinic Brochure. Appendix 11: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Clinic Initial Evaluation Form. Appendix 12: Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale Symptom Checklist. Index.

Product Description

Book by Jenike MD Michael A Baer PhD Lee Minichiello EdD W

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Mosby Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 1998
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0815138407
• ISBN 13: 9780815138402
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 885
• Redattore: Jenike Michael A., Baer Lee, Minichiello William E.
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: LSWR Group; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; Italia