obsessive-compulsive disorder

Philip, obsessed with skateboarding, finds himself pushed to perform more and more dangerous stunts when he begins taping himself and posting the movies on a Website to make money.

Sixteen-year-old Denn finds himself alienating both friends and family when he becomes obsessed with playing high-stakes poker with adult gamblers.

Provides an overview for children, and parents of children, with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and uses narrative to describe the symptoms and treatment for helping youngsters live with OCD. 'Includes illustrations and information on additional resources.

Discusses the problem of compulsive hoarding where people keep almost everything and throw out next to nothing. In time, this behavior can lead to rooms or entire houses filled with unused things, leaving little usable living space.

Describes the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for people who suffer the effects of Obsessive-compulsive disorder; and also provides information on affiliated mental illnesses, which includes stress and anxiety related disorders.

Eight-year-old Kevin is frustrated by his need to check things and repeat actions over and over until a counselor diagnoses obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and teaches him ways to manage this condition. Includes a note for parents and teachers explaining OCD.