Review by Booklist Review
Gr. 7-10. Offering the surprising statistic that "one out of every forty people has OCD," this book presents both insights and information. The discussion begins with descriptions of eight teenagers who have obsessive-compulsive disorder and uses their experiences as a way of discussing thoughts and behaviors that could be symptoms. The text returns to these teens at intervals throughout the book, and though some readers might prefer a more straightforward discussion, others will find that reading about individuals personalizes the information in a helpful way. There are no source notes, but the book concludes with a glossary and lists of relevant organizations and Internet sites. With little else written specifically for young adults on this topic--which has risen to prominence recently in the popular media--this will be useful to report writers as well as to those concerned about their own anxieties. --Carolyn Phelan Copyright 2003 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 7 Up-Hyman and Pedrick explain this anxiety disorder primarily through case-study anecdotes of young people who live with it. Through their stories-and it is not entirely clear whether these are real individuals or examples-readers can see reflections of some of their own tendencies and perhaps get help before these tendencies turn into compulsions. The first of five chapters describe the condition and its range of severity by relating the onset and possible causes in the lives of the teens profiled. Following chapters highlight specific symptoms, forms of treatment, the impact on friends and family, and how people live with and manage this disorder. Twenty pages of helpful back matter include an extensive glossary and lots of recommended resources.-Mary R. Hofmann, Rivera Middle School, Merced, CA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
Providing diagnostic criteria, the authors define OCD as recurrent obsessions or compulsions that take up more than one hour a day. The accessible text discusses common symptoms, causes, and treatment, including medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Older readers won't mind the lack of illustrations, as they will be drawn in by the case studies of OCD-suffering teens. Directory, reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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