Spectrum Designs is a nonprofit custom merchandise company whose mission is to create meaningful and inclusive employment opportunities for people on the Autism Spectrum. The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is… Read more »
By Judith Stern After our first fifty minutes, my new therapist concluded, “Self-acceptance might be helpful.” I almost laughed out loud. I totally accept myself, I thought. Compared to where I… Read more »
By Anonymous I have been suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and social anxiety disorder since childhood. Today, I understand my diagnoses and how they affect my ability to work,… Read more »
OCD is unpredictable. It will change, evolve, sometimes become more complex.
IOCDF Lead Advocate Tom Smalley just returned from the USA Weightlifting American Open Finals, where he won three gold medals. The IOCDF caught up with Tom to talk about his… 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… Read more »
We at the IOCDF know that the holidays can be a difficult time for individuals affected by OCD and related disorders. What’s more, the trivialization of OCD can make an… Read more »
In a groundbreaking move, the Biden Administration has taken a significant step forward in prioritizing mental health and substance use parity. Recently, they released proposed rulemaking to strengthen and enforce… Read more »
Gregory Gene Conrad embarked on a courageous mission when he wrote his book, “Fighting the War Against OCD: A Season in the Life of Gregory Gene Conrad.” His primary goal… 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… Read more »
