By Eva Fisher, PHD What do you want to accomplish in life? What are your goals, hopes, and dreams? Therapy and medication enabled me to overcome body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)… Read more »
My Journey as a Body Dysmorphic Disorder Advocate
How to Read a Research Article: A Kind Guide for Non-Scientists
By Boris Litvin I. “How Do You Even Read This?!” At last—you found it. A research article that, at first glance, can precisely answer your questions. After Googling for hours…
Introducing Smalls Talk
PLEASE NOTE: This blog post includes mention of suicidality. If you are in a crisis, or you are ever feeling suicidal or unsafe, please go to your local emergency room, or… Read more »
Finding Sacred Space Beyond the Thuds
By Kristen Pagacz This is a true story of a recent life experience. When I look back on it, it’s a great metaphor for living one’s life with the distraction…
2023 Events Call for Proposals—Researcher & Exhibitor Meet and Greet at the Annual OCD Conference
We are also excited to announce the return of our 8th Annual IOCDF Research Symposium and Poster Sessions! Applications for proposals will open on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. IOCDF Research…
2023 Research Grant Program Call for Proposals
Since 1994, the IOCDF has awarded almost $11 million to researchers through our Research Grant Program. To continue improving scientific and clinical understanding of OCD and related disorders, we are…
5 Minutes With My Pre-Therapy Self
By Katy Marciniak Lately I’ve been thinking about the person I was a few years back when I finally stumbled into the right therapist’s office, after years of not quite… Read more »
Shaun Flores: A man with a mission to change representation in OCD
My name is Shaun Daniel Carl Flores, UK-based and 28 years old. I am a mental health activist and advocate especially for those with OCD. My OCD diagnosis earlier this… Read more »
Anger to Openness: A Spiritual Journey
By IOCDF Advocate Alexandra Reynolds Learn more about navigating OCD in the religious and spiritual context- visit the Faith & OCD Resource Center My experiences with religion are typical for… Read more »
Help us spread Messages of Hope this holiday season!
It’s time to spread some holiday cheer! The holidays can be a hard time for those who are away from home to get help with their OCD. Something as simple… Read more »