In today’s blog, IOCDF executive director, Jeff Szymanski, PhD, introduces the Plenary Speaker at this year’s Annual OCD Conference. The Plenary is a talk with an invited speaker, which serves as a… Read more »
Introducing the 2014 Boston Walk Grand Marshal – Michael Jenike, MD
I am pleased to announce that one of our two Grand Marshals for the 2014 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk in Boston is Dr. Michael Jenike. I have known… Read more »
All about the Annual Hoarding Meeting: An Interview with Gail & Randy
We are excited to announce that for the second year in a row, we will be holding the Annual Hoarding Meeting at the IOCDF’s Annual OCD Conference. The 2nd Annual… Read more »
One Step at a Time: Walking for OCD in Sacramento
For the past six years, I’ve had the great privilege of serving as a national spokesperson for the IOCDF, and during that time, I’ve enjoyed participating in all kinds of… Read more »
OCD, Depression, and Suicide: There Is Hope
Eight years ago, I was so depressed I considered committing suicide. My obsessions had completely taken over my life—not only were they daily distractions from work and friends, they were… Read more »
Book Giveaway! Being Me with OCD
Alison Dotson’s new book, Being Me with OCD: How I Learned to Obsess Less and Live My Life, is now available in paperback! To celebrate, we are excited to be able… Read more »
Conference Schedule and Registration Now Live!
We are happy to announce that a preview of the schedule for the 2014 Conference is now available, and that registration is now open! We are so excited about this year’s conference in… Read more »
2nd Annual 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk! BOSTON – SACRAMENTO – YOUR TOWN
Lace up your sneakers, put winter behind you and join family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and treatment providers for the 2nd Annual 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk! Join hundreds; yes… Read more »
Historical Profiles of Individuals with OCD: Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla: Persistence in the Face of Mental Illness In this new blog series, we will be profiling famous individuals who continued to persist and make a lasting impact on… Read more »
I’m Not Ashamed of My OCD
The day a psychiatrist first used the words obsessive compulsive disorder to diagnose me was the start of a journey toward ridding myself of the shame that had weighed on my… Read more »