By Katharine A. Phillips, M.D Many people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) – distressing or impairing preoccupation with perceived appearance flaws -- don’t know that they have it. Friends, family,... Read more » The post Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Is Often Missed Or Confused with Other Mental Health Disorders appeared first on International OCD Foundation.| International OCD Foundation
By Sam Sabawi There’s a particular kind of loneliness that comes from seeing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) portrayed everywhere and recognizing it nowhere. The media has given OCD visibility at the... Read more »| International OCD Foundation
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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
Yearly Archives: 2025 | International OCD Foundation
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
This resource was developed by the IOCDF with guidance and input from a working group of scientists, clinicians, and experts: Joan Camprodon, MD, MPH, PhD; Rachel Davis, MD; Darin Dougherty,... Read more »| International OCD Foundation
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
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 »| International OCD Foundation
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
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
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
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
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and walks of life, and occurs when a person gets caught in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that trigger intensely distressing feelings. Compulsions are behaviors an individual engages in to attempt to get rid of the obsessions and/or decrease his or her distress.| International OCD Foundation
