Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Theory, Research and Treatment [Paperback]

'Outstandingly good; it is both practical and thought provoking and, one suspects, destined to become a classic of its kind.' - American Journal of Psychiatry 'Because of its many excellent chapters, the volume would certainly be of interest to a wide readership. This would include researchers, clinicians, and graduate students who seek to learn more about the opulent complexity of the disorder.' - Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy 'At last, a comprehensive scrutiny of theoretical, research, and treatment approaches to one of the most difficult problems encountered in clinical practice.... This highly readable book is a "must" for psychotherapists, psychopharmacologists, and researchers attempting to unravel this disorder.' - Aaron T. Beck, MD 'Probably the most comprehensive and balanced survey of this illness available.... The first two parts offer an outstanding appraisal of the state of the art of the field and how these insights translate into the clinical approach.' - Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics 'A highly qualified group of editors combined to produce a state-of-the-art text on obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). They assembled an international representation of expert contributors but managed to create a volume that reads as if it were written by one person.... Case histories, chapter references, and tables complete a scholarly presentation of an important topic. A valuable and complete text on the subject, this is a worthy acquisition for both undergraduate and graduate level psychology collections.' - Choice

Providing a comprehensive overview of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), this book brings together timely contributions from leading researchers and practitioners. Three clearly organized sections cover psychopathology, assessment and treatment, and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders. Featured are a wealth of new and recent data, numerous case examples, and helpful conceptual and clinical pointers. An appendix includes extensive resource listings for both clinicians and patients.
This volume would be of interest to practitioners, researchers, and students of psychiatry, clinical psychology, social work, nursing, and other mental health fields.

AN OVERVIEW OF THE BOOK
Providing a comprehensive overview of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related OCD spectrum disorders, a multidisciplinary group of leaders in the field review the latest research and clinical developments on the topic of OCD. Researchers will appreciate the in-depth coverage of theoretical issues and recent research findings. Because the chapter authors are all active researchers in the area of OCD, a number of chapters include new preliminary data from recently completed or still ongoing research studies. Clinicians will appreciate the practical suggestions and case examples included in many of the chapters, particularly from the sections on assessment and treatment. The authors and editors include psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers, so it is likely that people from a variety of disciplines will find this book to be a helpful resource.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Diagnostic Issues and Epidemiology in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, by Martin M. Antony, Fiona Downie, Richard P. Swinson, M.D.

Chapter 2 Psychological Approaches to the Understanding of Obsessional Problems, by Paul M. Salkovskis

Chapter 3 Cognitive and Behavioural Features of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, by S. Rachman, Roz Shafran

Chapter 4 Personality and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, by Laura Summerfeldt, Veronika Huta, Richard Swinson

Chapter 5 Families of Individuals with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, by Gail Steketee, Nina Pruyn

Chapter 6

Biological Models of OCD: The Serotonin Hypothesis, by Raz Gross, Yehuda Sasson, Miriam Chopra, Joseph Zohar

Chapter 7 Neuroimaging and Neuroanatomical Issues in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – Towards an Integrative Model: Perceived Impulsivity, by Jean Cottraux, Daniel Gerard

Chapter 8 Genetics of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, by Elizabeth A. Billett, Margaret A. Richter, James L. Kennedy

Chapter 9 The Relationship Between OCD and Other Anxiety-Based Disorders, by Timothy A. Brown

Chapter 10 Assessment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, by Steven Taylor

Chapter 11 Psychosocial Treatments: Literature Review, by Edna B. Foa, Martin E. Franklin, Michael J. Kozak

Chapter 12 Psychosocial Treatments: Clinical Applications, by Melinda Stanley, Patricia Averill

Chapter 13 Biological Treatments: Literature Review, by Teresa Pigott, Sheila Seay

Chapter 14 Biological Treatments: Clinical Applications, by Michelle T. Pato, Carlos T. Pato, Susan A. Gunn

Chapter 15 Combined Treatments for OCD, by Anton J.L.M. van Balkom, Richard van Dyck

Chapter 16 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents, by John S. March, Henrietta L. Leonard

Chapter 17 Conceptual Foundations of Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders, by Toby Goldsmith, Andy Shapira, Katharine A. Phillips, Susan L. McElroy

Chapter 18 Recognition and Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders, by Donald Black --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.