Handbook on Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Katherine A. Phillips, MD (editor)
American Psychiatric Association Publishing
2015
Target Audience
Both
About the Book

 

Understanding OCD and Related Disorders

This book explains the latest changes in how obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and similar conditions are classified. It helps readers understand that OCD is now grouped with related disorders instead of being seen only as an anxiety problem.

What You Will Learn

  • The new way OCD and related disorders are grouped and why it matters
  • Clear descriptions of OCD and other related conditions
  • How these changes can help improve diagnosis and treatment

By reading this book, you’ll get a simple, up-to-date understanding of OCD and related disorders. It’s a helpful guide for anyone wanting to learn more about these conditions and how they are seen today.