We would like to be the first to thank Denise Egan Stack, LMHC, who has been the dedicated president of the International OCD Foundation board of directors for the past… Read more »
I ♥ Research
Love is in the air this time of year, and here in the IOCDF offices, we’re celebrating Valentine’s Day by talking about why we love research! Each year, the International… Read more »
New Expert Opinion: “Dear Loved One, I have OCD” — Tips for Individuals and Family Members about Disclosing Your OCD
“OCD is a treatable disorder, and we need to do everything we can to increase access to treatment. But it starts at home most of the time. It starts with individuals… Read more »
The February edition of “Spotlight: OCD News & Research Updates” is here!
Each month we bring you the latest in research news and information on obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). In this month’s edition, we also feature a special quarterly research highlight on body… Read more »
Six Things To Know About the New IOCDF Event Manager
While the IOCDF’s former Program Director Marissa Keegan will be missed, we’re excited to welcome a new face in the office, Melissa Smith. Melissa is part of our new education &… Read more »
Farewell from an IOCDF Favorite
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 »
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 »