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 »
When OCD Is Loud, Trust Your Higher Power
by Annabella Hagen, LCSW When I met Marie, she shared how faith and her connection with a Higher Power had always been important in her life. Her parents taught her… Read more »
Introducing the 2026 IOCDF Award Winners of the 31st Annual OCD Conference
The mission of the International OCD Foundation — to ensure that no one affected by OCD or related disorders suffers alone — requires the collaboration and dedication of countless individuals… Read more »
Welcome to Our New IOCDF Advocates
The IOCDF is thrilled to announce our newest cohort of Advocate volunteers! We’re welcoming 13 incredible new Advocates to our program, bringing our total to 64 dedicated volunteers working together… Read more »
The Intersectionality of OCD and the Shame Surrounding Sexuality
By Mike Vatter Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood as a condition involving excessive cleanliness, organization, or ritualistic behavior. In reality, OCD is a complex mental health disorder characterized by… Read more »
Awakening from the Trance
This blog was originally posted by the TLC Foundation for BFRBs Trichotillomania touches on all levels of human experience, from the neurological to the spiritual. It represents the interactions of… Read more »
Tics and OCD: Why Treatments Differ and Ways to Support Your Kids
by Dr. Christine Conelea and Dr. Adrienne Manbeck Tics, compulsions, and obsessions are part of many people’s everyday lives. As clinicians and researchers at the University of Minnesota Tic and… Read more »
Centering People, Centering Stories: Folklore as an Unlikely Ally in the OCD Misdiagnosis Crisis
By: Rebecca Bernstein, MA Folklore The International OCD Foundation’s (IOCDF) recent landmark white paper reveals more than 80% of OCD cases in America remain undiagnosed (International OCD Foundation, 2025). Considering… Read more »
Statement on Mental Health and Access to Evidence-Based Care
The IOCDF is proud to be a member of the Mental Health Liaison Group, which distributed the below statement. To learn more about appropriate treatment for OCD, including the use… Read more »
In Memoriam: Edna B. Foa, PhD
Dr. Edna Foa served for decades as a professor of clinical psychology in psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, where she also directed the Center for the Treatment and Study… Read more »