Understanding OCD

Adam Lewin is Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurosciences at the University of South Florida. He is also the Director of the OCD, Anxiety & Related Disorders Behavioral Treatment Program at the University of South Florida.Eric Storch is Professor of Pediatrics, Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurosciences, and Psychology, at the University of South Florida. He is also the Director of Research for Developmental Pediatrics at All Children's Hospital John Hopkins Medicine. In 2010 he won the University of South Florida's Outstanding Research Achievement Award.

A comprehensive, yet concise guide for parents and professionals. It is easy to read, and provides quick and relevant access to key areas of interest-an understanding of OCD, its treatment, and how to manage it at home and at school. Highly recommended!

• Section I: Overview of Childhood OCD. 1. Introduction. 2. What is OCD?. Dr Caleb Lack, University of Central Oklahoma. 3. Possible Causes of OCD. Dr Carly Johnco, Department of Pediatrics, University of South Florida. 4. Development and Course of OCD. Dr Dean McKay, Department of Psychology, Fordham University, New York. 5. Recognizing OCD: What's going on with my child?. Dr Marni Jacob, Private Practice, Florida. 6. Introduction to the Treatment of OCD. Dr Joseph F. McGuire, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, University of California. Section II: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Child OCD. 7. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Child OCD - overview/psychoeducation. Dr Adam M. Reid, University of Florida, Dr Joseph P.H. McNamara, Department of Psychiatry, University of Florida, and Dr Gary Geffken, Department of Psychiatry, University of Florida. 8. CBT Approaches. Monica Wu, University of South Florida, and Dr Adam Lewin. Section III. 9. Treatment Options. Robert R. Selles, University of South Florida and Alpert Medical School of Brown University,and Dr Adam Lewin. 10. Medical Evaluation and Treatment. Dr Tanya Murphy, University of South Florida, and Dr Justyna Wojas, University of South Florida. 11. Factors Related to Prognosis. Dr Jennifer M. Park, Massachusetts General Hospital. 12. Treatment Refractory OCD?. Dr Michael L. Sulkowski, University of Arizona. 13. OCD at School: An Overview for Educators. Dr Lisa Bateman, University of South Florida. 14. OCD at Home: Guidance for Parents on Managing OCD Behaviour. Dr Brittany M. Rudy, Lowdergroup, South Carolina, and Department of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, University of South Florida. Resources. Index. Guide to Abbreviations. Glossary of Terms. Bibliography. Acknowledgements.