Glossary
Obsession: Persistent unwanted idea or impulse that cannot be eliminated by logical reasoningSymptom: Subjective indication of a disease or a change in condition as perceived by the patient
Psychotherapy: Treatment of emotional, behavioral, personality, and psychiatric disorders based primarily on verbal or nonverbal communication and interventions with the patient, in contrast to treatments using chemical and physical measures
Cognitive behavioral therapy: Form of psychotherapy that seeks to modify behavior by manipulating the environment to change the patient's response