In celebration of OCD awareness week, join OCDCSFL and the IOCDF Young Adult Special Interest Group for a special Meet the Author and panel discussion featuring How to Hide in Plain Sight-a moving novel that explores love, family, and OCD. We’re thrilled to welcome the author herself, Emma Noyes, for this engaging conversation.
Join us for an in person full day of learning and hope with lectures by prominent researchers and expert clinicians in OCD and Related Disorders. Registration is open to 170 attendees. The morning will consist of lectures on various topics followed by afternoon small group breakout sessions. The day will end with a large group… Read more »
By Stephanie Sousa Those were the words I told myself time and time again. I washed my hands knowing there was no rationality behind the idea that I may have been near something that was “contaminated”. I still took that 3-hour shower after being reassured by family members that I was indeed safe. Even after… Read more »
By Michael Vallejo Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a type of mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. Despite this, many people still have misconceptions about OCD and may not fully understand the complexities of the disorder. In this article, we will look at some of the most common OCD myths. Keep… Read more »
Welcome to the ultimate guide on how to be featured on the International OCD Foundation’s (IOCDF) social channels! @iocdf on Instagram, @iocdf on Twitter, International OCD Foundation on Facebook, International OCD Foundation on LinkedIn. Are you passionate about OCD awareness and eager to share your unique perspective with a wider audience? Look no further! The… Read more »
If you stumbled upon this article, you probably know that it’s not possible, or at least very very hard to “just stop”. In fact, it can be quite hard to stop OCD behavior, but there are possibilities and proven ways to reduce the compulsive urges of OCD.
By Richard Gallagher, LMFT DISCLAIMER: I am a licensed psychotherapist with both clinical and lived experience with this issue — and a trained OCD specialist — but this article is based on personal conclusions and opinions informed by recent literature. More research is always necessary on the subject of this article. Please discuss any treatment strategy… Read more »
By Krista Reed OCD is often called an “intruder”, a “bully” and even a “worthy adversary.” In this case, I am going to compare it to one of my all-time favorite childhood stories, Alice in Wonderland. OCD is 100% Alice, the antagonist, whereas Wonderland is the protagonist. Let’s talk about this tale from Wonderland’s perspective. … Read more »
By Boris Litvin I. “How Do You Even Read This?!” At last—you found it. A research article that, at first glance, can precisely answer your questions. After Googling for hours and swimming through comment sections, anecdotes, videos, and the occasional heavy debate, you’ve come across what looks like the Holy Grail. Fifteen pages whose beginning…
The honor of being a grand marshal of a 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk is bestowed upon individuals who have made a significant commitment to helping members of the OCD and related disorder community, whether that be through their dedicated work as a treatment provider or as an advocate working to raise awareness. The… Read more »
