{"product_id":"the-thought-that-counts-a-firsthand-account-of-one-teenagers-experience-with-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-paperback","title":"The Thought That Counts: A Firsthand Account of One Teenager's Experience with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJared Kant\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMartin Franklin Ph. D.\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLinda Wasmer Andrews\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the more than 2 million Americans with obsessive-compulsive disorder, the intrusive thoughts and uncontrollable behaviors can take a harsh toll, as author Jared Douglas Kant knows all too well. Diagnosed with OCD at age 11, Jared became ruled by dread of deadly germs and diseases, the unrelenting need to count and check things, and a persistent, nagging doubt that overshadowed his life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003cem\u003eThe Thought that Counts\u003c\/em\u003e, Jared shares his deeply personal account of trial, tribulation, and ultimately triumph. Using anecdotes, narratives and sidebars, this book adds a human face to a complex disorder. Jared's funny, often touching, sometimes harrowing tale makes for compelling reading. Yet his memoir is only half the story. With the help of psychologist Martin Franklin, Ph.D., and veteran science writer Linda Wasmer Andrews, Jared paints the big picture for other teens with OCD. Drawing on the latest scientific and medical evidence, he explains how to recognize warning signs, where to find help, and what treatments have proved effective. Jared also offers practical suggestions on managing the symptoms of OCD at home, at school, and in relationships with family and friends. The result is both an absorbing memoir and a useful guide that will help to ease the isolation caused by OCD, assuring anyone recently diagnosed with the disease that, with commitment and hard work, they can overcome this illness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Part of the Adolescent Mental Health Initiative series of books written specifically for teens and young adults, this volume offers hope to young people who are struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder, helping them to overcome the challenges of this illness and go on to lead healthy, productive lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJared Douglas Kant\u003c\/strong\u003e overcame great obstacles to graduate at the top of his college class in 2006. Today Jared works as a Clinical Research Assistant at the Massachusetts General Hospital Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Clinic and Research Unit. He speaks frequently about his experiences with OCD at conferences and academic institutions, and he contributes to Organized Chaos, the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation's website for teens and young adults. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Franklin, Ph.D.\u003c\/strong\u003e is Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, \u0026amp; Clinical Director, Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLinda Wasmer Andrews\u003c\/strong\u003e is a freelance health and psychology writer based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is the coauthor of \u003cem\u003eIf Your Adolescent Has an Anxiety Disorder: An Essential Resource for Parents\u003c\/em\u003e as well as the author or co-author of numerous other books, including \u003cem\u003eStress Control for Peach of Mind\u003c\/em\u003e. Her writing has appeared in magazines such as \u003cem\u003eSelf\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eParenting\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePsychology Today\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.53 x 8.28 x 5.99 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 04, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45256316977254,"sku":"9780195316896","price":23.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/ejAxOXc5TkdhZk1UZWFvU0VkbkJZZz09.webp?v=1773712230","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-thought-that-counts-a-firsthand-account-of-one-teenagers-experience-with-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}