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 »
Addressing Shame in OCD: How therapists can end self-stigma by leveraging technology
Written by Fran Kuehn, LICSW, M.Ed. PLEASE NOTE: This blog post includes mention of suicidality. If you are in a crisis, or you are ever feeling suicidal or unsafe, please… Read more »
Group Therapy: An Unexpected Turning Point
Written by IOCDF Advocate Katy Marciniak. Learn more about our advocate program. You can use the IOCDF’s online Resource Directory to locate a trained clinician near you. I couldn’t share my thoughts… Read more »
Why I Became An Advocate: Megan Dailey
Meet IOCDF Advocate Megan Dailey! Megan shares the reasons why she became an IOCDF Advocate in the video below. Learn more about our advocate program. I was going through something… Read more »
Why I Became An Advocate: Julia Cavalcante e Silva
Meet IOCDF Advocate Julia Cavalcante e Silva! Julia shares the reasons why she became an IOCDF Advocate below. Learn more about our advocate program. My name is Julia and I’m… Read more »
Art and OCD Recovery: Embracing Imperfection
Written by Community Artist and Grassroots Advocate, Halima Flynt. Maybe you’ve heard of the phrase “embracing uncertainty” or maybe you’ve been told to “sit with the anxiety”? Embracing uncertainty doesn’t… Read more »