Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

From the Series Compact Research: Diseases and Disorders
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder, commonly called OCD, is a complex mental illness that involves repetitive thoughts (obsessions), which cause people to perform repetitive acts (compulsions) in an effort to seek relief. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? What Causes Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? What Problems Are Associated with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? and Can People Overcome Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

Interest Level Grade 7
Reading Level Grade 7
Copyright 2011
Genre Nonfiction
Publisher ReferencePoint Press
Series Compact Research: Diseases and Disorders
Language English
Number of Pages 96
ISBN 9781601521200, 9781601524324, 9781601521200B
Title Format Reinforced book, Hosted ebook, Print + Ebook
Release Date 2011-08-01
Author Peggy Parks
Dewey 616.85
 

Booklist

With objectivity and depth, the Compact Research: Diseases and Disorders series brings together various types of mental and physical illnesses. Each book includes a general overview followed by a focus on statistics, causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention. Influenza discusses the virus that causes the disease; prevention through proper hygiene as well as vaccination, especially during epidemics; and warns against public apathy. With a focus on youth, Mood Disorders discusses the two main categories: unipolar (if untreated, the number one risk for suicide) and bipolar (which swings between depression and mania). Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder shows that the irrational fears of OCD affect males and females across race and class. Self-Injury Disorder states that the main cause of self-inflicted injury is to gain relief from unbearable emotional pain, and it also covers methods of treatment and prevention. The readable page design features pull quotes and subtitles, with occasional photos throughout. At the end of each chapter, several pages of primary source quotes from diverse viewpoints are featured, along with a detailed summary of helpful facts illustrated with color charts and graphs. Back matter includes information on key people, advocacy groups, and related organizations, as well as source notes and references. Great for group discussion, readers will appreciate that there are no easy solutions for these conditions and illnesses, but there is hope. —Hazel Rochman

Author: Peggy Parks

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