Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Bruce M. Hyman, PhD, Cherry Pedrick, RN

Twenty-First Century Books, Jan 1, 2011 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 112 pages

"Early intervention helps kids who need treatment," clarifies a headline in USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, in an article about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This neurobehavioral disorder affects millions of people, who display ritual behaviors that they can't stop doing, such as washing their hands repeatedly, pulling their hair, or worrying obsessively about small things. Many people with OCD realize their behavior doesn't make sense, but they or their families may not know how or who to ask for help.
In this book, you'll read case studies of people with OCD and learn about how they received help to manage their disorder through medications and cognitive-behavioral therapy. You'll also find basic information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and support to help you understand how you, your friends, and your family can manage this disorder.

Contents

• Introduction Faces Of OCD: 4
• Chapter One What Is OCD?: 12
• Chapter Two The Symptoms Of OCD: 26
• Chapter Three Treatment Of OCD: 42
• Chapter Four The Impact On Family And Friends: 72
• Chapter Five Living With OCD: 90
• Glossary: 100
• Resources: 102
• Source Notes: 104
• Selected BibliographyFurther Reading And Websites: 105
• Index: 109
• About The AuthorsPhoto Acknowledgments: 112
• Back Cover: 114

About the author

Bruce M. Hyman, Ph.D., LCSW, was a licensed clinical social worker with masters and doctoral degrees from Florida State University and obtained specialized training in the behavioral treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder at the Medical College of Pennsylvania Anxiety Disorders Clinic. He established the OCD Resource Center of South Florida in 1991 to provide comprehensive specialty treatment services to adults and children with OCD and related disorders.

After twenty years working as a nurse in hospitals, Cherry Pedrick ventured into the world of writing. Her experience as a registered nurse is reflected in her writing. She has had articles published in Woman's World, Journal of Christian Nursing, Teachers in Focus, Christian Educator's Journal, Journal of Christian Healing, New Heart, Mature Years, Church of God Evangel, The Gem, Cross & Quill, Writers' Exchange, At Ease Magazine, and Doll Collector's Price Guide. In 1997, Cherry wrote a continuing education home study course for nurses, published by National Center for Continuing Education. Her first book was published in 1999. She was a contributing editor for Suite101, an Internet portal, for a number of years. These Suite101 columns and her personal websites continue to help market her books. Cherry coauthored The OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder with Bruce M. Hyman, Ph.D. Cherry has coauthored seven books. She is now being pulled back to her first passion: inspirational writing for adults and children.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; USA TODAY Health Reports: Diseases and Disorders
• Authors: Bruce M. Hyman, PhD, Cherry Pedrick, RN
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books, 2011
• ISBN: 0761372903, 9780761372905
• Length: 112 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Nonfiction / Health & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries; Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology; Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / Depression & Mental Illness