Overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by David Veale

Overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by David Veale

A life-changing book for the thousands in the UK suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in a mild to moderate form. Sufferers are plagued by a recurring thought or idea that won't go away (the obsession) then crippled by a form of behaviour (the compulsion) to try to cope with their fear. Common compulsions include hand washing, hoarding and checking. How to:- - Overcome depression and motivate yourself to change - Manage disturbing thoughts, images and urges - Face fears and avoid distressing situations - Reduce and overcome compulsions - How partners, relatives and friends can help

"CBT is more effective as a treatment for OCD than medication, bringing a significant benefit in reduction of symptoms" Dr James Claiborn, US Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation "CBT is more effective as a treatment for OCD than medication, bringing a significant benefit in reduction of symptoms."

David is the author of Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Manage Your Mood, along with Rob Willson. He is a consultant psychiatrist in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and the Priory Hospital, North London. He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London. He is an accredited cognitive behaviour therapist and President of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 2006-8. He has about 50 publications to his name, accessible through his website www.veale.co.uk. He has been helping people with depression and anxiety disorders for more than 15 years. Rob is the author of Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Manage Your Mood, along with David Veale. He is a cognitive behavioural therapist in private practice. He also works as a tutor at Goldsmiths College, University of London. He holds an honours degree in Psychology, an MSc in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Social and Behavioural Health Studies. He has been involved in treating people with depression and anxiety for the past twelve years.

SKU	Non disponible
ISBN 13	9781841199368
ISBN 10	1841199362
Titre	Overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Auteur	David Veale
Série	Overcoming S
État	Non disponible
Type de reliure	Paperback
Éditeur	Little, Brown Book Group
Année de publication	2005-02-24
Nombre de pages	288
Note de couverture	La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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