On October 14th, OCD Kansas hosted one of many OCD Walks taking place across the globe. Over 60 participants came together to connect, share their stories, and make a meaningful… Read more »
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Enhancing Support for Older Adults with Hoarding Disorder: Senate Aging Committee Chairman Highlights Federal Action Steps
The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) commends Senate Aging Committee Chairman Bob Casey for his recent letters to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Housing… Read more »
Join us in sending Messages of Hope this holiday season!
The holidays can be a hard time for those who are away from home to get help with their OCD. Something as simple as a card and a message from… Read more »
Pulling Back the Curtain: An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence from the AI Special Interest Group
By: Alixandra Wilens, MA and Brian Zaboski, PhD, ABPP From Isaac Asimov’s rules of robotics to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator, humankind has long been captivated—and sometimes unnerved—by the idea of machines… Read more »
How to Stop Compulsively Biting Your Tongue
This blog was originally posted by the TLC Foundation for BFRBs There are several reasons someone might bite their tongue, including teeth misalignment and bruxism. However, some people may also… Read more »
Remembering Patricia Perkins
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Patricia Perkins, one of the International OCD Foundation’s (IOCDF) founding members. Patricia was a true pioneer in the OCD community. Her unwavering… Read more »
IOCDF Criticizes Misuse of OCD in M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap
The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) strongly criticizes the careless and misleading use of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in the recent movie Trap (2024), directed by M. Night Shyamalan. In the… Read more »
Kick-Starting OCD Treatment When You or a Loved One Can’t See a Therapist
By Jennifer Rose It’s no secret that there is a supply-demand crisis going on in America (and perhaps even the world), where there are more people who want to see… Read more »
Encouraging Hair Growth After Trichotillomania
This blog was originally posted by the TLC Foundation for BFRBs Trichotillomania often results in noticeable hair loss, revealed through patchy bald spots, thinning hair, regrowth patterns, and inflamed skin…. Read more »
Announcing this year’s winners of the IOCDF Research Grants
The IOCDF is proud to announce the five winners of the 2024 Research Grant Awards, who received almost $700,000 in funding thanks to the grassroots support of our donors. A… Read more »