{"product_id":"the-boy-who-couldnt-stop-washing-the-experience-and-treatment-of-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-9780451172020","title":"The Boy Who Couldn't Stop Washing: The Experience and Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this classic study of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a distinguished psychiatrist offers hope and help for those suffering from mental illness, suggesting pathways forward through behavioral therapies and mediation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Drawing on the extraordinary experiences of her patients, Dr. Judith Rapoport unravels the mysteries surrounding OCD, an emotionally crippling affliction that affects millions of Americans. \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Who Couldn't Stop Washing\u003c\/i\u003e follows Dr. Rapaport's patient, the pseudonymous \"David,\" who developed such severe OCD symptoms that he spent so long each day washing himself and cleaning his home that he could no longer keep a job. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through the example of her treatment of \"David,\" Dr. Rapoport explores the ways in which OCD manifests, how it affects individuals and their families, and the treatment options available to those who suffer from this mental illness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Revealing breakthroughs in diagnosis, therapies, and medication, as well as offering guidelines for diagnosis, resources, and references, Dr. Rapaport offers hope and practical advice for those seeking help for themselves or their loved ones with OCD.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Judith L. Rapoport\u003c\/b\u003e is Chief of the child Psychiatry Branch at the National Institute of Mental Health. A graduate of Swarthmore College and Harvard Mediacl School, she has been the recipient of the Outstanding Service Award from the U.S. Public Health Service and the Ittleson Prize in Child Psychiatry from the American Psychiatric Association. She lives with her family in Washington D.C.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Berkley Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50491737047314,"sku":"9780451172020","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a1950f2a-8511-4283-a04a-78dc023f2fa3.jpg?v=1730553250","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-boy-who-couldnt-stop-washing-the-experience-and-treatment-of-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-9780451172020","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}