Talking Back to OCD (eBook)

John S. March, MD, is Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center. A widely published author of books for professionals, including OCD in Children and Adolescents, his research defines the state of the art for treatment of young people with OCD and other anxiety and mood disorders. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. March is active in the teaching and training of mental health professionals. Recently, he served as one of the principal investigators of a National Institute of Mental Health-funded project that compared ways to help kids and teens beat OCD. He lives in Durham, North Carolina.   Christine M. Benton is a Chicago-based writer and editor.

IntroductionI. Up Close But Not So Personal: A New Look at OCD for Parents (and Kids)1. What Is OCD?2. What Does OCD Look Like?3. What Causes OCD?4. How Is OCD Treated?II. Eight Steps for Getting Rid of Obsessions and Compulsions5. Step 1: What Kind of Treatment Is This, Anyway?Step 1: Instructions for Parents6. Step 2: Talking Back to OCDStep 2: Instructions for Parents7. Step 3: Making a MapStep 3: Instructions for Parents8. Step 4: Finishing My ToolkitStep 4: Instructions for Parents9. Step 5: Beginning to ResistStep 5: Instructions for Parents10. Step 6: I'm in Charge NowStep 6: Instructions for Parents11. Step 7: Eliminating OCD EverywhereStep 7: Instructions for Parents12. Step 8: Keeping OCD Away for GoodStep 8: Instructions for ParentsSummaries of the StepsHow to Find a TherapistResourcesAppendix: Scales, Checklists, and Other Forms