Publisher's Synopsis
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects a significant number of children and adolescents and poses significant problems for families and individuals. New treatments including medications and psychological approaches have been documented as effective in scientific studies. Dr. Geffken addresses the neurobiological underpinnings of the disorder, its prevalence, and newer scientifically established effective medication treatments for OCD. He emphasizes classes of drugs, their doses, and their side effects. He goes on to explain the psychological treatment of the disorder through cognitive behavioral therapy and the use of principles of exposure and response prevention.
