From the perspective of someone with lived experience with OCD and related disorders. Traveling can be really stressful for anyone. Things like figuring out directions, going through airport security, and… Read more »
Posts Categorized: OCD
Why I Became an Advocate: Kimberley Quinlan
Meet IOCDF Advocate Kimberley Quinlan! Kimberley shares the reasons why she became an IOCDF Advocate in the video below. Learn more about our advocate program. “While I was training to… 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 »
Why I Became an Advocate: Melanie Lefebvre
Meet IOCDF Advocate Melanie Lefebvre! She shares about finding her voice and becoming an IOCDF Advocate. Learn more about our advocate program. “I used to keep silent. Now, I speak up… Read more »
Help spread the word to support the IOCDF this #GivingTuesday!
This Giving Tuesday, held on November 30th, 2021, give the gift of community, support, and hope to someone living with OCD! IOCDF programs help people living with OCD every step of… Read more »
Announcing 2022 Research Grant Opportunities
The IOCDF will be offering over $1.1 million in research funding in 2022 to improve scientific understanding and treatment of OCD and related mental health disorders! Beginning January 4th, 2022,… Read more »
Why I Became an Advocate: Ryan Bernstein
Meet IOCDF Advocate Ryan Bernstein! He shares a poem about why he chose to become an IOCDF Advocate. Learn more about our advocacy program. Advocacy means standing up for yourself and… Read more »
Present at the OCD Conference in Denver (or our Virtual Conferences!)
We are so excited to begin planning for our 2022 IOCDF Conference Series, including our in-person Annual OCD Conference in Denver, CO, and our Virtual Conferences! These programs bring the… Read more »
Help us spread Messages of Hope this holiday season!
It’s time to spread some holiday cheer! The holidays can be a hard time for those who are away from home to get help with their OCD. Something as simple… Read more »