Why do people with OCD and health anxiety seek reassurance excessively? An investigation of differences and similarities in Function
Excessive reassurance seeking (ERS) is commonly reported in patients who have OCD or health anxiety. Despite its prevalence and associated risk of ongoing difficulties, little is known about the function of ERS. It has been conceptualised as a type of compulsive checking behaviour, but could also be...
Main Authors: | Halldorsson, B, Salkovskis, P |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Springer Nature
2017
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