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 » 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
About: The International OCD Foundation brings together mental health professionals and individuals from diverse backgrounds that share a common interest to participate in OCD and related disorder discussions, networking, education,... 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 » The post Gold Medal Gymnast Aly Raisman Partners with International OCD Foundation to Raise Awareness and Combat Stigma appeared first on International OCD Foundation.| 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
Search the directory to find clinicians specializing in OCD treatment, support groups, and medication management in your area or online.| 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: Summer 2025 appeared first on International OCD Foundation.| 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 » The post How social determinants of health shape the OCD journey appeared first on International OCD Foundation.| 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
