OCD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed (New Harbinger Guides for the Newly Diagnosed) - Tapa blanda

"OCD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed gives those who have been recently diagnosed with OCD a head start on treatment. It addresses their and their families' many questions and worries triggered by the diagnosis. Thereby, immediate support and anxiety reduction are available. In addition, the guide offers clinicians a wealth of information that can be readily made available to their patients. I strongly recommend this book to patients, families, and mental health professionals." --Paul R. Munford, PhD, clinical psychologist and director of the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center for OCD and Anxiety in San Rafael, CA "Michael A. Tompkins book, OCD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed, is a very helpful resource for those suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder. In clear, direct language, Tompkins helps the consumer understand the nature of OCD, what treatment will involve, how to find the right therapist, and how to work effectively toward coping with this difficult problem. People with OCD and their families will find this book to be useful." --Robert L. Leahy, PhD, director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy "What a terrific book for individuals who have the very real illness of OCD, whether or not they have started treatment. This highly readable and practical book is also an important resource for families and friends who don't understand this often mystifying disorder or know what to do to help. I recommend it highly!" --Judith S. Beck, PhD, president of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy and clinical associate professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania