Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Most people think the disorder amounts to little more than a few cute quirks, such as being a "neat freak" or a hand-washing germophobe. Yet obsessive-compulsive disorder can be an incredibly debilitating and isolating condition characterized by persistent and irrational anxious thoughts and the creation of rigid rules and routines that seek to stave off these thoughts or otherwise prevent some dimly imagined pending catastrophe. The thoughts and routines can take over someone's life to such an extent that he or she may not be able or willing to leave the house, attend school, hold down a job, or cultivate and maintain friends. This book seeks to promote understanding and offer a way out of the frightening isolation for those afflicted.
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Series Review: Teen Mental Health"Meditation is devoted to a specific wellness practice while its companion titles address mental-health issues. They cover basics such as definitions and signs and symptoms, balancing facts with case studies that will interest readers. Sidebars featuring "Myths & Facts" and "Ten Great Questions to Ask Your Therapist" will empower teens as they seek treatment. Numerous captioned color photos depict multiethnic models, dramatizing both negative behaviors, such as angry outbursts, and coping strategies, such as journaling or attending group therapy. These slim volumes are meaty enough to be teen-worthy."
--Vicki Reutter, Cazenovia High School, School Library Journal
