Psychothérapies des TOC et troubles apparentés, 1e

Psychotherapies for OCD and related disorders

Alexandra Bouvard, Florence Josse, Bruno Aouizerate,
Elsevier
240 pages
ISBN: 9782294779657
December 2025

Beginning most often before the age of 25, OCD frequently manifests as repetitive and uncontrolled behaviors adopted by the patient to compensate for the anxiety generated by obsessions (disturbing, repetitive, and uncontrollable thoughts). Often hidden by patients (due to shame or guilt), OCD is frequently diagnosed and treated late, causing suffering and disability for both patients and their families. Written in the form of clear and concise fact sheets, this book first provides a review of the epidemiological and clinical aspects of OCD and related disorders, as well as differential diagnoses and comorbidities. It then addresses in detail the various pathophysiological models and the methods of treatment using CBT, which has proven its effectiveness.