Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Current Science and Clinical Practice

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Year: 2012
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 351
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) remains one of the most challenging disorders of the brain.

Contemporary conceptualization and therapeutic strategies are undergoing a revolution as a result of new insights derived from modern technological advances. This book was conceived in order to present this revolution to the reader. It covers current theories regarding the etiology of OCD, what is known about the genetics of this disorder, evidence from neuroimaging and a discussion of potential endophenotypes.  There is an evaluation of current treatment approaches for the disorder, encompassing psychological, psychopharmacological and physical interventions, as well as a discussion of treatment resistance.  The book considers methodological issues, plus reviews of OCD in pediatric populations.  A summary chapter highlights some potential research avenues, in a discussion of the future directions in OCD. 

Rather than provide comprehensive coverage, repeating material from standard psychiatry textbooks, this book focuses on recent information and its application, distinguishing it from other titles.

• If you work in children with OCD,
• If you are interested in genetics, neurocognition or brain imaging,
• If you work with patients and would like to improve your assessment in OCD and OCD Spectrum disorders, to update your therapeutic strategies and to get a handle on cutting edge developments in this intriguing field,
• If you are planning a research project in OCD and would like to get some hints from people who are research leaders in this field and also learn about methodological issues specific to OCD research,

then this book will be a valuable resource.

• A concise overview of the current state of the art in OCD assessment and treatment, including physical interventions and treatment resistance
• Focuses on scientific advances (including specific methodological issues) and how they can inform and benefit clinical practice
• Looks critically and broadly at the diagnostic classification, including the ongoing revision of the two major international systems 
• Written by an A-list team of experts in the field who have a track record of being engaging authors

Content:
Chapter 1 Assessment (pages 1–30): Jose M. Menchon
Chapter 2 Pharmacotherapy of Obsessive?Compulsive Disorder (pages 31–57): Eric H. Decloedt and Dan J. Stein
Chapter 3 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Obsessive?Compulsive Disorder: State of the Art (pages 58–74): Martin E. Franklin, Addie Goss and John S. March
Chapter 4 Electroconvulsive Therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Deep Brain Stimulation in OCD (pages 75–98): Rianne M. Blom, Martijn Figee, Nienke Vulink and Damiaan Denys
Chapter 5 Approaches to Treatment Resistance (pages 99–131): Stefano Pallanti, Giacomo Grassi and Andrea Cantisani
Chapter 6 Subtypes and Spectrum Issues (pages 133–159): Eric Hollander, Steven Poskar and Adriel Gerard
Chapter 7 Paediatric OCD: Developmental Aspects and Treatment Considerations (pages 160–189): Daniel A. Geller, Alyssa L. Faro, Ashley R. Brown and Hannah C. Levy
Chapter 8 Methodological Issues for Clinical Treatment Trials in Obsessive?Compulsive Disorder (pages 191–219): Samar Reghunandanan and Naomi A. Fineberg
Chapter 9 Serotonin and Beyond: A Neurotransmitter Perspective of OCD (pages 220–243): Anat Abudy, Alzbeta Juven?Wetzler, Rachel Sonnino and Joseph Zohar
Chapter 10 Brain Imaging (pages 244–276): David R. Rosenberg, Phillip C. Easter and Georgia Michalopoulou
Chapter 11 The Genetics of Obsessive?Compulsive Disorder: Current Status (pages 277–299): David L. Pauls
Chapter 12 Neurocognitive Angle: The Search for Endophenotypes (pages 300–326): Samuel R. Chamberlain and Lara Menzies
Chapter 13 Conclusion and Future Directions (pages 327–330): Joseph Zohar