We would like to be the first to thank Denise Egan Stack, LMHC, who has been the dedicated president of the International OCD Foundation board of directors for the past… Read more »
Farewell from an IOCDF Favorite
Today is a bittersweet day at the IOCDF office as we say goodbye to Marissa Keegan, the IOCDF’s program director (pictured left above, along with fellow IOCDF staff members Stephanie… Read more »
Guest Post: In Memory of Dr. Bruce Hyman (1951–2016)
Dr. Bruce Hyman was a long-standing professional member of the IOCDF, served on the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board, was a faculty member for the Behavior Therapy Training Institute, and… Read more »
One Size Does Not Fit All: Learning That Your Story May Not Be My Story
The IOCDF blog often shares personal stories from those in the OCD community about their experiences living with OCD and related disorders. Today’s entry from featured blogger Alison Dotson focuses… Read more »
Tell Target: Should OCD really be a source of holiday cheer?
OCD can destroy lives without proper treatment. But that’s okay because the acronym is funny, edgy, and makes for great jokes on silly and cute holiday sweaters. Many individuals and… Read more »
Sharing Your “OCD Story” During #OCDweek
Guest blogger Alison Dotson continues our series of OCD Awareness Week guest posts with an entry explaining some of the reasons she decided to “come out” about her OCD and… Read more »
Countdown to OCD Awareness Week: Be a part of the #OCDweek band!
Today’s blog is part 4 in our weekly countdown to #OCDweek, which starts in just 2 days! IOCDF Spokesperson Ro Vitale joins us today to explain why advocacy is so… Read more »
Countdown to #OCDweek: Advocacy and OCD Awareness Week
Today’s blog is part 3 in our weekly countdown to #OCDweek! IOCDF Spokesperson Jeff Bell joins us today to explain why advocacy was so important to his own recovery, and how… Read more »
In memoriam: Alies Muskin
The mental health community has lost one of its great leaders. Alies Muskin, executive director of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), died of breast cancer on September… Read more »
Countdown to #OCDweek: Ethan Smith on Making a Difference
Today’s blog is part 2 in our weekly countdown to #OCDweek! IOCDF Spokesperson Ethan Smith joins us today to explain why OCD Awareness Week is so important, and how you can… Read more »