Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations (obsessions), and behaviors that drive them to do something over and over (compulsions). Often the person carries out the behaviors to get rid of the obsessive thoughts (Medline Plus).
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Salem Press Health searches two series Genetics & Inherited Conditions and Psychology and Mental Health. Both will provide excellent, well-documented materials on the topic including descriptions, overviews, treatment options, and sources for further study.
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