Posts By International OCD Foundation

By Taneia Surles, MPH, NOCD Research shows that Black Americans are more religious than the general U.S. population—being more likely to believe in God or another higher power, attend services… Read more »

Your voice is powerful! If you live with OCD, love someone who does, or provide treatment, you can help shape a better future for our community. Make a difference by… Read more »

At the 2025 IOCDF Conference, we had the pleasure of hosting a support group for older adults with centuries of experience living with OCD between them. Though we wrote a… Read more »

By Taneia Surles, MPH, NOCD For generations, cultural norms have reinforced the idea that men should be strong, self-reliant, and always in control. These expectations can make it difficult for… Read more »

August is Make-A-Will Month — the perfect time to tackle a task many of us tend to put off. While estate planning can feel overwhelming, a little preparation and clear… Read more »

This is an ongoing series. New questions and answers will be added to the blog regularly.  – Parents of children and young adults with OCD have many questions they’d like… Read more »

By Taneia Surles, MPH, NOCD If you live with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), you already know how it tends to latch onto the things you value the most—your relationships, your… Read more »

BOSTON, MA (Thursday, July 24, 2025) — The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Research Grant Awards. These six researchers are spearheading work… Read more »

BOSTON – The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), the leading authority on obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, is proud to announce a new partnership with World Champion gymnast, best-selling… Read more »