“I began advocating for individuals who live with OCD and their loved ones because I want to educate people on proper OCD treatments and use my story to let them… Read more »
My Journey to Finding an LGBTQ+ Affirming OCD Therapist
Written by IOCDF Advocate Alexandra Reynolds OCD therapy was not the place I imagined, and coming out as bisexual and gender fluid, I didn’t think my sexual and gender identities… Read more »
Announcing the 2022 Annual OCD Conference Keynote: The Kinberg Family
We never truly experience anything in isolation — including OCD. Family members, though perhaps not the ones diagnosed with OCD, often have their own intimate journeys with the disorder and… Read more »
Why I Became an Advocate: Ezra Homonoff
IOCDF Advocate Ez Homonoff shares why they became an OCD advocate by writing a beautiful song titled “Braver”. Check out the lyrics below! Learn more about our advocate program. “Braver” (by… Read more »
Why I Became an Advocate: Alexandra Reynolds

Meet IOCDF Advocate Alexandra Reynolds! Alex shares the reasons why she became an IOCDF Advocate. Learn more about our advocate program. There are many reasons I became an advocate, but my… Read more »
Why I Became an Advocate: Caroline
Meet IOCDF Advocate Caroline! Caroline shares the reasons why she became an IOCDF Advocate. Learn more about our advocate program. My name is Caroline and I’m an IOCDF advocate! After attending… Read more »
10 Ways to Be an OCD Advocate
At the IOCDF, we get many inquiries from folks who either have OCD, love a person with OCD, or treat a person with OCD, who want to know what they… Read more »
Why I Became an Advocate: Molly Fishback

Meet IOCDF Advocate Molly Fishback! Through art, Molly shares the reasons why she became an IOCDF Advocate. Learn more about our advocate program. “I’m sharing my story to let others know… Read more »
Public policy corner: Winter 2021
Originally published in the Winter 2021 edition of the OCD Newsletter. Hello everyone! The weather is getting colder, but things are continuing to heat up on Capitol Hill, and the… Read more »
Top Three Reasons Your Child, Teen — and You! — Should Attend OCD Camp
Online OCD Camp is coming up this January 22–23, and we’re gearing up for a weekend of interactive sessions and activities for kids, teens, and parents! If you’re on the… Read more »