In this month’s #OCDchat on Twitter, Randy Frost, PhD, will be joining us to answer your questions about Hoarding Disorder. To join us, simply log on to Twitter at 8pm ET on Monday, March 18th, and use the hashtag “#OCDchat” to find the chat and ask questions. For more detailed instructions on how to participate…
Conference Registration Now Open!!
Drumroll, please… the moment you’ve all been waiting for. We are excited to release the schedule for this year’s 20th Annual OCD Conference in Atlanta, GA, and announce that conference registration is now open. You can view the schedule and register online at http://ocd2013.org
“Girls” Lena Dunham Gets it Right
It is so rare to find a mental health condition portrayed accurately in the media. I get it… it’s entertainment. People are tuning into television shows to tune out and be entertained. So, when I watched the recent episode of “Girls” depicting OCD, I was pleasantly surprised.
5 Things OCD is NOT
The term OCD is often misused in social media, on Buzzfeed, and in various internet memes and quizzes. This blog attempts to dispel some of the most common myths and misconceptions. 1. This or this (or this, or this… and on and on). 2. A choice. OCD stands for obsessive compulsive disorder. As our executive director… Read more »
A few spots remain in our upcoming BTTI in Houston!
Professionals: we still have a few spots available in our next Behavioral Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) — a great way to get in-depth training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including ERP, for treating OCD. Earn CE credits and improve your understanding of treatments for OCD and related disorders from our faculty of leading OCD experts.
Conference Registration Opens March 11th at Noon ET!
We are so excited about this conference! We are currently putting the finishing touches on the program schedule, and can’t wait to share it with all of you. In the meantime, I can tell you that we have an amazing program planned with lots of NEW offerings, including:
Miss our latest #OCDchat on Twitter?
Miss our latest #OCDchat on Twitter? The chat transcript is now available online: http://storify.com/IOCDF/ocd-chat-monday-february-18th This month’s chat focused on OCD in kids and teens, and featured Dr. Fred Penzel from Western Suffolk Psychological Services as our guest expert, along with the IOCDF’s Dr. Jeff Szymanski. We host these Twitter chats every month, and it’s a great opportunity to… Read more »
Reminder: Conference Proposal System Closes at 5pm TODAY
This is a reminder that our Conference Proposal System for the 20th Annual Conference in Atlanta closes today (Thursday, Jan 31st). You have until 5pm EST to submit your workshop, evening activity, or support group proposal for consideration. We especially still need proposals for teen and young adult programming, as well as research talks and workshops. For more information on the conference, or to submit your proposal, please visit www.ocd2013.org.
Twitter chat with ABC News about OCD, Jan 29th at 1pm ET
We’re participating in a Twitter chat today at 1pm Eastern with ABC News’ chief health and medical editor Dr. Richard Besser. Join Dr. Jeff Szymanski from the International OCD Foundation, and other experts from across the country, as they answer your questions about OCD and related disorders. Search the hashtag #ABCDrBchat on Twitter, or click here… Read more »
Buddha Badges to donate this month’s proceeds to International OCD Foundation
This month, Buddha Badges is contributing all of the proceeds from the sale of their badges to the Walking with Nathaniel fund at the International OCD Foundation, dedicated to raising awareness about body dysmorphic disorder(BDD) and OCD in memory of Nathaniel Asselin. BuddhaBadges is a non-profit charity-drive art project aimed at selling 1-inch Buddha-themed badges for $1 each to help raise money for some good causes. So perhaps this month you will consider bringing a little Eastern wisdom into your life, and helping to support the IOCDF along the way.