Theoretical and clinical investigation into the concept of mental contamination in relation to OCD and its relationship with mental health difficulties
Cognitive theories of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) emphasise misappraisal of intrusive cognitions in terms of responsibility for harm which motivates neutralising behaviour. Sufferers experience intense fear, distress and problematic behaviours as vicious circles which maintain the problem. C...
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University of Bath
2018
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