By Krista Reed, LSCSW OCD has put me through hell and back—and then sometimes back to hell again. In 2017, I was down and out, struggling with OCD, when I… Read more »
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Posts By International OCD Foundation
The Unseen Chaotic Choreography
By Mike Vatter The world may see a successful executive in his forties. They see the perfect reports, the confident presentations, the meticulously organized desk. What they don’t see is… Read more »
Why culturally competent care matters when treating scrupulosity OCD
By Tabitha Vidaurri, NOCD Scrupulosity, also known as religious or moral-themed OCD, involves intrusive thoughts, urges, or fears related to violating religious, ethical, or spiritual rules. If you’re experiencing scrupulosity,… Read more »
Tics, OCD, and Tourettic OCD: Making Sense of Your Experience
By Christine Conelea, PhD Tics, compulsions, and obsessions are part of many people’s everyday internal and external lives. Some people experience a unique overlap, known as Tourettic OCD (TOCD), in… Read more »
Gratitude and Communications: Serving the OCD Community with Heart
By Amanda Ota Behind the punny captions or the video of my co-workers butchering football trivia on the IOCDF social feed, there’s me, laughing at my own jokes or begging… Read more »
Indescribable, Validating, and Enlightening: Why Teagan Comes Back to the Annual Conference Year after Year
By Teagan Miller You know what’s sneaking up on us quickly?? The IOCDF’s 30th Annual OCD Conference, sponsored by Sheppard Pratt! Registration for this incredible event is now open!! This… Read more »
Ella’s Story: A Sibling’s Journey of Hope and Advocacy
By Ella Kim My name is Ella Kim, and I am a junior in high school. My older brother was diagnosed with OCD when I was five years old. So,… Read more »
Making every day count at the IOCDF
By IOCDF Executive Director Rebecca Deusser Leading the IOCDF combines my passion for mental health advocacy, my desire to make a tangible difference in people’s lives, and my love for… Read more »
Unleashing Healing: The Impact of Canine-Assisted Intervention in OCD Treatment
By Deana Grall, Manager of Experiential Therapy at Rogers Behavioral Health With a wagging tail and soulful eyes, Kobe—a 4-year-old Labrador/Golden Retriever mix—offers more than companionship at Rogers Behavioral Health…. Read more »
A Mentor-Mentee Meet-Cute: Women Supporting Women in the OCD Community
While some mentors and mentees meet at networking events or professional summits, Denise Egan Stack, LMHC, and Jessie Birnbaum’s story begins with a true mentor-mentee meet-cute. “It’s kind of… Read more »