Author(s): Peggy J Parks
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 96
Publisher: Referencepoint Press
Language: English
Date Published: 2010-08-01
Dimensions: 165.1 x 236.22 x 10.16mm
Publication City/Country: San Diego, CA, United States
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Illustrations: colour illustrations

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?