By Authors Jo Derisley, Isobel Heyman, Sarah Robinson, Cynthia Turner and Lisa Jo Robinson (Illustrator) The book describes the condition and seems accurate in its description of the impact it can have on the individual affected and those around them. However, we considered the proposed CBT treatment unacceptably slow and some of statements in the book were proven incorrect by our experiences.

It is written by four experts in the field who all specialise in OCD and children/young adults. It is written in a very approachable, non-threatening tone without being patronising or over-simplified... I would not hesitate to recommend this book to anyone dealing with a young person with OCD. OCD-UK has its own discussion forums which are completely FREE to use, with separate forums available for people with OCD and family members. It’s free to use and users can create an alias, so they can remain anonymous. Usually, even through the night, if someone posts a message seeking support, it is not unusual for them to receive at least one response within the hour. Other self-help resources include community led online forums and support groups. A good community group can make a real difference in guiding and helping people. However, not all groups are led with a positive recovery focus, and for that reason OCD-UK take great care only to list support groups which are run to approved standards. Includes: detailed information on the many different manifestations of OCD; the differences between normal and obsessive worries; clear information on treating your individual problem; real-life case studies and examples; and advice and support for friends and family of OCD sufferers.This condition develops slowly and, if you are a parent of the child, you may not see it coming. Then one day it becomes a serious problem and you notice. This was the case for us when our son was no longer able to go to school following a panic attach brought on by his OCD related to germs and dirt. The condition can also affect adults of course. The book takes readers through the treatment of OCD in logical manner, making it really easy to follow an understand for young people and their parents. Are you plagued by obsessive thoughts, rituals or routines? Would you like to regain control over your behaviour and cast your fears aside? Written by leading experts on OCD, this step-by-step guide is written for adolescents with OCD and their families, to be used in home treatment or as a self-help book. Using the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which is the proven method for helping those with OCD, it offers teenagers a structured plan of treatment which can be read alone, or with a parent, counsellor or mental health worker. The guide provides useful advice and worksheets throughout. Do you have troublesome habits that get in the way? Do you have worries that bother you much more than you should? THIS BOOK MAY BE FOR YOU. The hardest thing for anyone to control is their own mind. This book points the way, to you and to those close to you, to free yourself from OCD.

This book, written by the same authors as Break free from OCD, is actually aimed at therapists, but remains incredibly informative and if affordable, we encourage people to read it. Please just bear in mind it’s not written as a self-help book. This book does none of that. This book is written by people who know their shit and I highly recommend this book to anyone who suffers with OCD or is interested in OCD or wants to understand what someone they love is going through. Some of what's in this book I already knew from my time at CBT but some of it gave me that lightbulb moment of 😮 oooh yeaaaahhh, to explain some of my behaviours. It also made me feel a little less... mad. The book has given me a clearer, better and deeper understanding of how OCD works and more importantly how to challenge it. It's well written, not preachy and even just reading out of interest might provide help to people who didn't know they needed it. Some of our users are reluctant to buy products like books because of their actual OCD fears, for example some people feel they cannot receive books through the post. You can however, access many of the books online via Kindle which can be read via a Kindle device, or any smart phone or tablet.Hierarchy– Create your OCD hierarchy, a list of anxiety provoking situations, most anxiety provoking at the top, least at the bottom This book offers an extensive and practical guide to overcoming OCD through cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). On top of all that it's also given me a better understanding about what some of the people I know (who might not even have OCD/know they have it or have just not told anyone they have it) are going through and how I can help them.

There are some commercial online therapy courses that a person can follow for help. Like self-help books these are only helpful if the reader correctly interprets the meaning of the information, but can certainly be useful. Most tend to be ERP based rather than CBT based, but they’re still helpful resources. We cannot list the commercial programmes, but we can recommend the following non-commercial online CBT run by an American charity, Peace of Mind Foundation which was setup by OCD sufferer Liz McIngvale. Some readers will want to learn more about OCD (especially family members) so sometimes books which are more factual about OCD may be helpful. The following books are aimed at health professionals, but are still readable by lay people: Knowledge really is power when it comes to OCD, so for the vast majority reading self-help books will be positive. Even if it does not help them get better, it should give them good grounding and knowledge for when their therapy starts.Break Free from OCD – This remains our favoured self-help book because it focuses on the cognitive aspect of CBT, not just the behavioural/exposure aspect that many books focus on. I knew when I was presented with this book I was reading a something quality from a leading expert. This book is definitely ideal for young people and their families.

This clever book cuts through the clutter of medical jargon providing an easy to follow approach to overcoming obsessive thoughts and behaviors. With advice for parents and exercises for children and teens, the authors reassure the entire family while offering concrete ways to "break free". In June this year, the Reading Well for mental health scheme was launched. The new booklist of 37 titles containing information, self-help and memoir with expert partners and offers guidance and support to those living with mental health needs and their carers, including OCD, but also other problems like stress, depression, anxiety, sleep problems and low self-esteem. The following titles available for OCD and BDD are: When I discovered that my child had OCD I read many books on the subject but none as clear or well laid out as this one. I wish I'd had this to read right at the start...essential reading for anyone who has been recently diagnosed with OCD or suspects that their child may be suffering from it. In this marvellous book the authors provide the key information that teens and families need about OCD and its treatment. Highly recommended not only for patients but also for practitioners looking for material to use in their practices. Some added extras like the chat room are limited to OCD-UK members, but the support forums are free for all to use. The forum is fully moderated and you can register freely at:This is an excellent self-help book for young people who are suffering from OCD and their families and/or carers but it is also an invaluable resource for clinicians, teachers and other professionals who may be working with children with these difficulties. There are several excellent self-help books for OCD currently available but, as a mental health professional working in this area, I consider this to be one of the best I have come across. Generally people don’t recover with self-help alone, one reason for this is that no matter how good the self-help material is, they are only helpful if the reader correctly interprets what they read. Self-help materials can also never replace the support and motivation given by a good therapist. But the more you understand OCD, the more you can make better use of your therapy once it starts. Whether your condition is mild or severe, this definitive resource will help you reclaim your life and keep OCD away for good. Books on Prescription is a national scheme where GPs and other health professionals can recommend a self-help book which the patient can borrow from their local library for as long as they need it. The patient can choose from a range of self-help books which have proven value in helping people who suffer from common mental health problems such OCD. The Books on Prescription was already available in Wales, but in 2014 was also launched in England. Part of the Reading Well scheme. 35 books selected by young people and health professionals to provide 13 to 18 year olds with high-quality support, information and advice about common mental health issues and related conditions.