Author : Naomi A. Fineberg
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 303075393X
Total Pages : 477 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (37 download)
Book Synopsis The Neurobiology and Treatment of OCD: Accelerating Progress by : Naomi A. Fineberg
Download or read book The Neurobiology and Treatment of OCD: Accelerating Progress written by Naomi A. Fineberg and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book highlights important new research approaches of clinical relevance, written by prominent researchers in the field of OCD and related disorders. A broad range of topics is covered, beginning with a description of the phenotypic features of the OCD followed by chapters on developmental aspects, animal models, genetic and biological models including neuro-inflammation, functional neuroimaging correlates and information-processing accounts. Finally, existing and novel treatment approaches are covered including clinical and pharmacogenetic treatment models. In this way the volume brings together the key disciplines involved in the neurobiological understanding of OCD to provide an update of the field and outlook to the future. Together, the volume chapters provide focused and critical reviews that span a broad range of topics suitable for both students and established investigators and clinicians interested in the present state of OCD research.