An IOCDF Affiliate carries out the mission of the International OCD Foundation through programs at the local community level within the United States. Each Affiliate is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit… Read more »
Posts Categorized: OCD
Institutional Member Updates: Fall 2025
Institutional Members are clinics and programs in the US and around the globe that offer residential and/or intensive treatment for OCD and related disorders, are specialty outpatient clinics with a… Read more »
12 Ways to Be an OCD Advocate
Your voice is powerful! If you live with OCD, love someone who does, or provide treatment, you can help shape a better future for our community. Make a difference by… Read more »
Shared Wisdom: Tips from Older Adults Living with OCD
At the 2025 IOCDF Conference, we had the pleasure of hosting a support group for older adults with centuries of experience living with OCD between them. Though we wrote a… Read more »
OCD and men: Separating shame from recovery
By Taneia Surles, MPH, NOCD For generations, cultural norms have reinforced the idea that men should be strong, self-reliant, and always in control. These expectations can make it difficult for… Read more »
Leaving a Legacy: Tips for Make A Will Month
August is Make-A-Will Month — the perfect time to tackle a task many of us tend to put off. While estate planning can feel overwhelming, a little preparation and clear… Read more »
Common Parent Questions, Answered by Young Adults with Lived Experience
This is an ongoing series. New questions and answers will be added to the blog regularly. – Parents of children and young adults with OCD have many questions they’d like… Read more »
Scrupulosity in Islam: How OCD distorts faith
By Taneia Surles, MPH, NOCD If you live with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), you already know how it tends to latch onto the things you value the most—your relationships, your… Read more »
International OCD Foundation Announces 2025 Research Grant Recipients to Advance Breakthroughs in OCD and Related Disorders
BOSTON, MA (Thursday, July 24, 2025) — The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Research Grant Awards. These six researchers are spearheading work… Read more »
Gold Medal Gymnast Aly Raisman Partners with International OCD Foundation to Raise Awareness and Combat Stigma
BOSTON – The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), the leading authority on obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, is proud to announce a new partnership with World Champion gymnast, best-selling… Read more »