By Taneia Surles, MPH, NOCD Research shows that Black Americans are more religious than the general U.S. population—being more likely to believe in God or another higher power, attend services... Read more » The post Faith, family, and OCD: How religion shapes mental health in the Black community appeared first on International OCD Foundation.| International OCD Foundation
An IOCDF Affiliate carries out the mission of the International OCD Foundation through programs at the local community level within the United States. Each Affiliate is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit... Read more » The post Affiliate Updates: Fall 2025 appeared first on International OCD Foundation.| International OCD Foundation
Institutional Members are clinics and programs in the US and around the globe that offer residential and/or intensive treatment for OCD and related disorders, are specialty outpatient clinics with a... Read more » The post Institutional Member Updates: Fall 2025 appeared first on International OCD Foundation.| International OCD Foundation
Your voice is powerful! If you live with OCD, love someone who does, or provide treatment, you can help shape a better future for our community. Make a difference by... Read more »| International OCD Foundation
OCD stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and can be time-consuming and can cause a great deal of stress to the sufferer - preventing people from functioning in the way that they would like to.| Harley Therapy™ Blog
Sometimes the hardest part isn’t the thoughts themselves, it’s the feeling that you can’t trust your own mind anymore.You catch yourself spiraling over “what ifs,” replaying tiny moments, or needing to check something just one more time before you can breathe.Even when you know it doesn’t make sense, the fear still wins.If that sounds familiar, you’re not broken, you’re caught in the loop OCD creates.At The Anxiety Center, our clinicians in Cincinnati, Dayton, and Indianapoli...| The Anxiety Center
Melissa Mose is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Los Angeles since 1995. She has specialized in the treatment of OCD and anxiety since 2011 and currently trains and supervises associates in her group practice. She is the author of Internal Family Systems Therapy for OCD. In popular media, obsessive… The post What Every Parent Should Know about Adolescent OCD appeared first on parentingteensandtweens.com.| parentingteensandtweens.com
At the 2025 IOCDF Conference, we had the pleasure of hosting a support group for older adults with centuries of experience living with OCD between them. Though we wrote a... Read more »| International OCD Foundation
I am a flawed, ambitious, and entirely ordinary human who wears a mask daily at work. I put the mask on as I get into my car to drive to work or social engagements, and I take it off as I wal…| Voices of Academia
By Taneia Surles, MPH, NOCD For generations, cultural norms have reinforced the idea that men should be strong, self-reliant, and always in control. These expectations can make it difficult for... Read more » The post OCD and men: Separating shame from recovery appeared first on International OCD Foundation.| International OCD Foundation
August is Make-A-Will Month – the perfect time to tackle a task many of us tend to put off. While estate planning can feel overwhelming, a little preparation and clear... Read more »| International OCD Foundation
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects millions of people globally, and more and more folks are talking openly about their struggles with this condition. OCD, even in less severe cases, can have a noticeable impact on daily life and overall well-being. Treatment looks different for everyone, but medication is often a major part of addressing this mental... Read more The post Living with OCD: How Medication Can Enhance Quality of Life appeared first on Family Psychiatry & Therapy.| Family Psychiatry & Therapy
OCD, anxiety, and depression often occur together, significantly affecting mental health. This article will explain their connection and provide strategies for managing these conditions. The… The post How Are Anxiety and OCD Related? appeared first on Connections Wellness Group.| Connections Wellness Group
You don’t need visible rituals to be struggling with OCD. Maybe your thoughts feel stuck in a loop. Or your actions don’t feel like a...| The Anxiety Center
It starts with a whisper you can’t ignore. “Did I lock the door?” “What if I hurt someone?” “Am I a bad person for thinking that?” You...| The Anxiety Center
This is an ongoing series. New questions and answers will be added to the blog regularly. - Parents of children and young adults with OCD have many questions they’d like... Read more » The post Common Parent Questions, Answered by Young Adults with Lived Experience appeared first on International OCD Foundation.| International OCD Foundation
By Taneia Surles, MPH, NOCD If you live with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), you already know how it tends to latch onto the things you value the most—your relationships, your... Read more » The post Scrupulosity in Islam: How OCD distorts faith appeared first on International OCD Foundation.| International OCD Foundation
BOSTON, MA (Thursday, July 24, 2025) — The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Research Grant Awards. These six researchers are spearheading work... Read more » The post International OCD Foundation Announces 2025 Research Grant Recipients to Advance Breakthroughs in OCD and Related Disorders appeared first on International OCD Foundation.| International OCD Foundation
Understanding Health Tracking Anxiety: The 12-Year Problem We’re All Facing Health tracking anxiety is becoming a widespread concern as millions embrace wearable technology. Here’s a sobering fact: In America, we live about 12 years longer than we stay healthy. That means for over a decade at the end of our lives, we’re dealing with chronic […] The post Health Tracking Anxiety: When Wearables Harm Mental Health appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog.| GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog
We’re very fortunate to have two great treatments for BDD. It’s hard to believe that as recently as just a few decades ago, we didn’t know what treatments work for... Read more » The post Which Works Better for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD): Medication or Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy? appeared first on BDD.| BDD
BOSTON – The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), the leading authority on obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, is proud to announce a new partnership with World Champion gymnast, best-selling... Read more »| International OCD Foundation
CHICAGO, IL – National Football League (NFL) placekicker Zane Gonzalez has been awarded the Illumination Award from the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) for his role in raising international awareness and... Read more »| International OCD Foundation
What is OCD, really? It’s far more than the stereotypes of handwashing, tapping, or lining up your pens just right. On today’s episode, Eric is joined by Natalia Aíza — a therapist, parent, writer, and co-founder of ... Read moreThe post 554 | OCD with ADHD: Could your anxiety be OCD? with Natalia Aíza appeared first on ADHD reWired.| ADHD reWired
Institutional Members are clinics and programs in the US and around the globe that offer residential and/or intensive treatment for OCD and related disorders, are specialty outpatient clinics with a... Read more »| International OCD Foundation
By Taneia Surles, MPH, NOCD Where we work, play, learn, worship, and live all have a profound effect on our health, often as much as genetics or healthcare. These non-medical... Read more »| International OCD Foundation
Written by Hannah Brockway It is cruel that Autistic people are predisposed, both by nature and nurture, to developing anorexia […] The post Autism and Eating Disorders: a Dangerous Duo appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
By Teagan Miller You know what’s sneaking up on us quickly?? The IOCDF’s 30th Annual OCD Conference, sponsored by Sheppard Pratt! Registration for this incredible event is now open!! This... Read more »| International OCD Foundation
On June 11, 2025, the University of Southampton will host a hybrid symposium for PGR and PhD scholars interested in Sociology, Crip Theory, Critical Disability Studies, and Mad Studies. Featuring k…| Autistic and Living the Dream
This is the transcript from the recent OCD Fam podcast. You can listen via podcast here and via YouTube here. Summary The OCD Fam podcast featured a conversation between me and Nicole. I shared upd…| Autistic and Living the Dream
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood, especially when it appears in children. Early recognition and support are critical for helping kids thrive. At Partners In Pediatrics (PIP) in Denver and Englewood (serving all of Metro Denver), we focus on treating … Read More| Partners in Pediatrics
Reality star Scheana Shay prides herself on being an open book. Starring in the reality series Vanderpump Rules, Shay has been sharing the honest, intimate details of her life... Read more »| International OCD Foundation
The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) acknowledges the significance of the recent Presidential Executive Order, Establishing the President’s Make America Healthy Again Commission, particularly in its focus on addressing the growing... Read more »| International OCD Foundation
This blog has been inspired by Dr Jeremy Shuman's (PsyD) presentation, 'Neurodiversity-Affirming OCD Care' (August 2023), available here. Exp ...| Autistic Realms
Are you hiding your depression from your employer? Find out why concealment could be a bad idea.| Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic
By Natalie Buchwald, LMHC | Last Updated: September 9th, 2024 Reviewed by Steven BuchwaldAnxiety disorders impact millions. The National Institute of Health estimates that over 30% of adults in the ... Read More| Manhattan Mental Health Counseling
This piece contains detailed discussions of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), including descriptions of intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and rituals that may be distressing to some readers. If you are sensitive to content about mental health conditions, particularly OCD, or if you find such topics triggering, please proceed with caution. When I first came across Emma Noyes promoting […] The post Out of Hiding first appeared on The Smart Set.| The Smart Set
Thought-action fusion involves the belief that thinking about something makes it more likely to happen or is morally equivalent to acting.| Mental Health @ Home
PDA isn’t good or bad, it just is. However, the effect it can have on our lives can be positive or negative. On average, PDA has a negetive effect on our lives, because it prevents us from do…| Riko's blog: PDA and more.
