Today is a bittersweet day at the IOCDF office as we say goodbye to Marissa Keegan, the IOCDF’s program director (pictured left above, along with fellow IOCDF staff members Stephanie… Read more »
Farewell from an IOCDF Favorite
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 »
#OCDcon Update: Proposal Deadline One Week Away, Plus Travel Information Up Now!
The proposal system for the 23rd Annual OCD Conference in Chicago, IL, will be closing on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 5pm ET. We are accepting proposals for presenters for the… 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 »
Ring in 2016 with a new edition of “Spotlight: OCD News and Research Updates”
Our first 2016 edition of Spotlight: OCD Research News & Updates is out now! The January update includes the latest in research news and information on obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)… Read more »
The December Issue of “Spotlight” is Here!
The second edition of Spotlight: OCD News & Research Updates is here! To recap, this new blog series is meant to serve as a monthly resource to bring you the… Read more »
Talking Turkey with IOCDF Staff
Time for turkey! (Or turducken, or tofurkey…) This year for Thanksgiving, we are practicing gratitude here at the IOCDF office. With all of the stress of running a small nonprofit… 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 »
Tell Target: Should OCD really be a source of holiday cheer?
OCD can destroy lives without proper treatment. But that’s okay because the acronym is funny, edgy, and makes for great jokes on silly and cute holiday sweaters. Many individuals and… Read more »