Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: The Old and the New Problems

In the current book some modern data on pathogenesis, phenomenology and treatment of OCD are presented. Besides, the data on co-morbidity of OCD with other neurological and psychiatric disorders are also included. The is intended for broad circle of readers, but mostly for psychiatrists, psychologists and neurologists. Although Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) has been known since the ancient times, the exact etiology and pathogenesis of OCD unfortunately still remain unknown. In addition, the therapeutic approaches elaborated for the treatmentof OCD as a whole are not perfect, and this disorder as a rule is characterized by unfavorable course and lack of full therapeutic response. Contents Preface 1 Pathophysiology of Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder: Affected Brain Regions and Challenge Towards Discovery of Novel Drug Treatment 2 Cognitive Processes and Biases in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 3 The Utility of Electromagnetic Activity Measures in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Schizophrenia 4 Effects of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Symptom Intensity on Brain Electro-Cortical Activity Associated with Emotional Memory 5 Cognitive-Behavior and Narrative Therapy in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 6 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 7 Treatment-Resistant Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – Current Understanding 8 Neurobiological and Personality Risk Factors for Development of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Patients with Epilepsy