Biobehavioral treatment of obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders

by Jose A. Yaryura-Tobias

Chapters define obsessive-compulsive disorder, describe symptoms, and outline a step-by-step protocol for assessing and treating it, discussing all aspects of biobehavioral assessment and available treatment models. Discusses cognitive and behavior therapy and pharmacotherapy and options for combining them with various populations, and illustrates treatment techniques with case studies. Also discusses the biological aspects of treatment and overviews brain functioning. Includes assessment scales. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.