Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms in Schizophrenia

This book summarizes scientific advances in our understanding of the interrelationship between obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCS) and schizophrenia and reflects on the implications for future research directions. In addition, guidelines are provided on practical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: De Haan, Lieuwe (Editor), Schirmbeck, Frederike (Editor), Zink, Mathias (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2015, 2015
Edition:1st ed. 2015
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • From diagnostic entities to multidimensional concepts in psychiatry: Comorbid psychiatric disorders in Schizophrenia
  • Comorbid psychiatric disorders in OCD: The Spectrum-Concept
  • Phenomenology: Clinical presentation of OCS in patients with psychotic disorders (psychopathology, classification, diagnosis)
  • Epidemiology: Dimensional overlap: Schizotypic OCD, schizo-obsessive disorder
  • Associations of comorbid OCS with psychotic and affective symptoms and general functioning
  • Neurobiology: The neurocognitive impact of comorbid OCS in schizophrenia
  • GxE interactions in the pathogenesis of OCS in schizophrenia
  • Neurophysiological and Neuroimaging results
  • Effects of antipsychotic treatment on OCS
  • Therapeutical interventions
  • Augmentation and combination strategies
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy
  • Directions of further research