Bibliograph

OCD, the struggle with obsessions and compulsions, Christine Honders

Type

Label

OCD, the struggle with obsessions and compulsions, Christine Honders

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsportraits

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

OCD

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1004636087

Responsibility statement

Christine Honders

Series statement

Diseases and disorders

Sub title

the struggle with obsessions and compulsions

Summary

Because of the way obsessive-compulsive disorder is portrayed in the media, many people believe it is simply a personality quirk. In reality, this disorder can cause severe distress for people who have it, as well as for their loved ones. Through relatable text, augmented by informative sidebars and full-color photographs, this volume helps readers understand how people with OCD use rituals to cope with distressing intrusive thoughts. A list of organizations to contact gives people who are struggling with this disorder resources to connect with others who understand what they are going through

Target audience

juvenile

Classification