Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder : Theory, Research and Treatment

by Editor: Ross G. Menzies (School of Behavioural and Community Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Australia ); Editor: Padmal de Silva (Institute of Psychiatry, King's College, University of London, UK )

• ISBN13: 9780471494447
• ISBN10: 0471494445
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-05-01
• Publisher: WILEY

Summary

Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCDs) involve habitual, repetitive behaviours that can be bizarre, disruptive and eventually disabling. They can destroy lives and relationships and are one of the most common of the emotional disorders. The last five years have seen substantive advances in the state of knowledge of all aspects of OCD and this volume brings together many of the recognised leaders in the field to provide a state-of-the-art account of theory, assessment and practice in treatment. A comprehensive text for trainees and practitioners. ? Presents current theories as well as treatment, focusing mainly on Cognitive Therapy methods of treatment ? Covers the assessment, nature and treatment of a wide range of sub-types of OCD ? Written by an international team of experts Part of the renowned Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology

Table of Contents

About the Editors	xi
List of Contributors	xiii
Preface	xv
Acknowledgements	xxi
Section I The Nature of OCD
The Classification and Diagnosis of OCD	3	(18)
Annette Krochmalik
Ross G. Menzies
The Phenomenology of OCD	21	(18)
Padmal de Silva
Section II Theoretical Accounts of OCD
Neuropsychological Models of OCD	39	(20)
Ian Frampton
Cognitive-behavioural Theory of OCD	59	(20)
Paul M. Salkovskis
Joy McGuire
Repetitive and Iterative Thinking in Psychopathology: Anxiety-inducing Consequences and a Mood-As-Input Mechanism	79	(22)
Graham C.L. Davey
Andy P. Field
Helen M. Startup
Personality and Individual Differences in OCD	101	(20)
Alison M. Macdonald
Section III Clinical Presentations and Subtypes of OCD
Obsessive-compulsive Washing	121	(18)
Mairwen K. Jones
Annette Krochmalik
Compulsive Checking	139	(24)
Stanley Rachman
Compulsive Hoarding	163	(18)
Randy O. Frost
Tamara L. Hartl
Primary Obsessional Slowness	181	(14)
Stanley Rachman
Obsessions, Ruminations and Covert Compulsions	195	(14)
Padmal de Silva
Atypical Presentations	209	(12)
Danielle Einstein
Ross G. Menzies
The Obsessive-compulsive Spectrum and Body Dysmophic Disorder	221	(18)
David Veale
Section IV Approaches to Assessment and Treatment in OCD
Assessment Procedures	239	(20)
Tamsen St. Clare
Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD	259	(16)
Michael Kyrios
Cognitive Therapy for OCD	275	(16)
Melanie Marks
Pharmacological and Neurosurgical Treatment of OCD	291	(20)
Michael McDonough
OCD in Children and Adolescents	311	(10)
Roz Shafran
The Management of Treatment-resistant Cases and other Difficult Clients	321	(28)
Michael Bruch
Antonio Prioglio
Section V Professional Issues
Training, Resources and Service Provision	349	(12)
Lynne M. Harris
Ross G. Menzies
References	361	(48)
Author Index	409	(18)
Subject Index	427