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 p

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Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms in Schizophrenia

Lieuwe De Haan Frederike Schirmbeck Mathias Zink Editors

Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms in Schizophrenia

Editors Lieuwe De Haan Department of Psychiatry University of Amsterdam Academic Medical Centre Amsterdam The Netherlands

Mathias Zink Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Central Institute of Mental Health Mannheim Germany

Frederike Schirmbeck Department of Psychiatry University of Amsterdam Academic Medical Centre Amsterdam The Netherlands

ISBN 978-3-319-12951-8 ISBN 978-3-319-12952-5 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-12952-5

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Preface

The aim of this book is to summarize the current advances in our understanding of obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCS) in schizophrenia. It all starts with our patients, for example Anna who is convinced that others are able to read her thoughts. Therefore she tries to think as superficial as possible and to stop thinking about emotional matters. Because this is difficult to do and makes her tense and tired, she prefers to stay