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. 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.

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.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. 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. 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.

Whether your condition is mild or severe, this definitive resource will help you reclaim your life and keep OCD away for good. 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. To assist you in achieving some of these steps, you may want to access some self-help resources. There are many ways to educate yourself about OCD, with self-help materials often offering advice on how to apply CBT techniques. Self-help services include: 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.

A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy guide for young people and their families

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. 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. 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. 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: 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.