When I began treatment for OCD several years ago, I wondered what my life deep into recovery would look like. Many people starting OCD treatment for the first time have… Read more »
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Posts Categorized: OCD
Finding a robust OCD recovery despite disability, chronic illness, and comorbidities
By Sandy Robinson A few weeks ago, I was an inpatient at my local hospital. I had a bowel obstruction and needed medical intervention to address it. This is one…
Ruminating on Ruminations: Mental Compulsions and What to Do About Them
By Andrew GottWorth Thinking thinking thinking… wait, am I obsessively thinking or compulsively thinking? Oh no. I don’t know! Hi there! If we’ve not met before – I’m Andrew. I’m… Read more »
Brazil’s Mental Health Awareness Month: Highlighting 5 projects from my country
by Júlia C. E S. You might be wondering… Isn’t Mental Health Awareness Month in May? Well, in Brazil, Mental Health Awareness Month is in January! Because of that, I’ve…
Tips For Submitting a Proposal to Speak at the OCD Conference
Are you interested in presenting at the next Annual OCD Conference? The 28th Annual OCD Conference will take place in-person at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis in San Francisco, CA… Read more »
How to Read a Research Article: A Kind Guide for Non-Scientists
By Boris Litvin I. “How Do You Even Read This?!” At last—you found it. A research article that, at first glance, can precisely answer your questions. After Googling for hours…
Introducing Smalls Talk
PLEASE NOTE: This blog post includes mention of suicidality. If you are in a crisis, or you are ever feeling suicidal or unsafe, please go to your local emergency room, or… Read more »
Finding Sacred Space Beyond the Thuds
By Kristen Pagacz This is a true story of a recent life experience. When I look back on it, it’s a great metaphor for living one’s life with the distraction…
2023 Events Call for Proposals—Researcher & Exhibitor Meet and Greet at the Annual OCD Conference
We are also excited to announce the return of our 8th Annual IOCDF Research Symposium and Poster Sessions! Applications for proposals will open on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. IOCDF Research…
2023 Research Grant Program Call for Proposals
Since 1994, the IOCDF has awarded almost $11 million to researchers through our Research Grant Program. To continue improving scientific and clinical understanding of OCD and related disorders, we are…