By Harrison Abbott Obsessive compulsive disorder, also known as OCD, is a mental health condition that affects millions worldwide. It involves intrusive thoughts known as obsessions that lead a person… Read more »
OCD: A Faulty Security System
Navigating Identity and Anxiety: My Journey as a Queer Person with OCD
By Casey Knight, MSW, LCSW Growing up in a small, conservative community, I always felt different. From a young age, I was drawn to the female form, a fascination that… Read more »
Letter to the Editor: Shining Light on a Shadow of a Doubt
Dear Editors, The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is deeply disappointed with Harper’s July 2025 cover story, “Shadow of a Doubt: How OCD Came to Haunt American Life.” This underinformed and… Read more »
How identity stress can fuel OCD symptoms for the LGBTQIA+ community
By Taneia Surles, MPH, NOCD Our identities impact every aspect of our lives, and when we face discrimination because of who we are, it can greatly affect our mental health…. Read more »
Welcoming our new and returning IOCDF Advocates: Amplifying Voices for Mental Health
By Liz Lindley, Director of External Relations and Partnerships The IOCDF is honored to announce our newest advocate volunteers and the continued commitment of our 31 renewing IOCDF advocates. These… Read more »
50 Ways to Stop Pulling Your Hair
This blog was originally posted by the TLC Foundation for BFRBs If you are looking for tips on how to manage your trichotillomania, you’ve come to the right place. Many… Read more »
2025 IOCDF Award Winners
The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s IOCDF Awards — individuals whose dedication, advocacy, and leadership have left a lasting mark on the… Read more »
Medications for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
This blog was originally posted by the TLC Foundation for BFRBs If you are considering taking medication for BFRBs, please understand that no drug is currently approved by the Food… Read more »
N-acetylcysteine for Hair Pulling, Skin Picking, and Nail Biting
This blog was originally posted by the TLC Foundation for BFRBs What is N-acetylcysteine? N-acetylcysteine is an amino acid which can be found at nutrition and health food stores. This… Read more »
OCD & bisexuality: Navigating bi-erasure and invalidation
By Taneia Surles, MPH, NOCD The LGBTQIA+ community has higher rates of mental health challenges and needs for mental health services than non-LGBTQIA+ people, yet many of their experiences are… Read more »