A new landmark study by the International OCD Foundation finds that millions of Americans living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are not receiving care that could help them reclaim their… Read more »
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America’s OCD Care Crisis: The Stories Behind the Statistics: Kyra’s Story
A new landmark study by the International OCD Foundation finds that millions of Americans living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are not receiving care that could help them reclaim their… Read more »
America’s OCD Care Crisis: The Stories Behind the Statistics: Erika’s Story
A new landmark study by the International OCD Foundation finds that millions of Americans living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are not receiving care that could help them reclaim their… Read more »
2025 Year in Review
We can’t believe it’s almost 2026! This year, we made big strides towards our five-year strategic plan, Vision 2030. Through the collective support of donors and community members like… Read more »
BBS & OCD: The Bigger Challenge No One Sees
By Kathryn Blalock I live with Bardet–Biedl syndrome (BBS), a rare genetic condition that has shaped my life in many ways. I was born with enlarged kidneys and extra fingers… Read more »
Finding Answers after Sixteen Years in the Dark
By Timothy Yeahquo, Jr. I am a husband, a father of six, and a proud Kiowa. My family means everything to me. They have been my motivation to keep going… Read more »
Welcome to Our New IOCDF Advocates
The IOCDF is thrilled to announce our newest cohort of Advocate volunteers! This fall, we’re welcoming 11 incredible new Advocates to our program, bringing our total to 52 dedicated volunteers… Read more »
How to Get Involved this Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is coming up on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025. Wondering how you can make a difference? You can help the IOCDF raise funds and awareness for OCD and related… Read more »
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Is Often Missed Or Confused with Other Mental Health Disorders
By Katharine A. Phillips, M.D Many people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) – distressing or impairing preoccupation with perceived appearance flaws — don’t know that they have it. Friends, family,… Read more »
I Got Tired of Inaccurate OCD Stories. So I Made an Honest One.
By Sam Sabawi There’s a particular kind of loneliness that comes from seeing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) portrayed everywhere and recognizing it nowhere. The media has given OCD visibility at the… Read more »