Introducing Katie, who has OCD -- Obsessions -- Compulsions -- Avoidance -- Why have I got OCD? -- How OCD affects school -- How OCD affects home -- How OCD affects friendships -- Treatments for OCD : cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) -- Treatments for OCD : medication -- How can family and friends help me? -- How can school help me? -- Where to find out more information on OCD? -- Common obsessions and compulsions -- Other disorders related to OCD
Summary
Katie invites readers to learn about OCD from her perspective, helping them to understand what it is and how her obsessions and compulsions affect her daily life. This is an ideal, illustrated introduction to OCD for both young people and older readers. It shows family, friends and teachers how they can support someone with the condition
