Today’s entry comes from Josh Steinberg, a high school sophomore who was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and severe OCD in 2012. Josh found help with a therapist using ERP… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Guest Post
Guest Post: Hello From the New President of the IOCDF Board of Directors!
After last week’s announcement regarding leadership changes on the IOCDF’s board of directors, we’re excited to “formally” introduce incoming Board President Shannon Shy, Esq., on today’s blog! Shannon has been… Read more »
Guest Post: Reflections From Outgoing IOCDF Board President Denise Egan Stack
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 »
Guest Post: “I bet that man suffers from it himself”
Today’s blog entry comes from Menno Oosterhoff, a psychiatrist and board member for Dwang.eu, an IOCDF Global Partner based in the Netherlands. Dr. Oosterhoff’s post represents both a global perspective… 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 »
Guest Post: Quitting Cold Turkey — OCD and Thanksgiving
Hannah Zidansek, author of today’s guest blog, was this year’s OCD Awareness Week Video Contest winner. Her video received over 200 votes throughout the week and is a great example… Read more »
Guest post: What is it like to be in residential treatment?
Today’s guest post comes from Morgan, a college student and OCDvocate who recently shared more about her experiences as a current participant in a residential treatment program on her blog… Read more »
Guest Post: Denis and Judy Asselin On The Move For OCD and BDD Awareness
The latest entry in our OCD Awareness Week guest blog series comes from Denis and Judy Asselin. When it comes to showcasing unique approaches to advocacy, the Asselin family undoubtedly… 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 »