OCD Awareness Week
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Light It Up for OCD Awareness Week
Each year during OCD Awareness Week, buildings, bridges, and structures around the world light up teal for OCD Awareness Week. This lighting campaign helps to bring increased recognition to the realities of OCD and each shining monument serves as a beacon of hope to those impacted and their families and support systems. The majority of... Read more »
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Getting Help and Support for Recovery | OCD CT
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Getting Help and Support for Recovery | OCD CT
In celebration of International OCD Awareness Week, Sacred Heart University’s Human Journey Colloquia 2025 Series presents “Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Getting Help and Support for Recovery.” This free and public event will feature a panel discussion on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of OCD. The discussion will be led by Dr. Christina Taylor, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at... Read more »
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Throw Your Heart into the Sea | Screening at Moviemento Linz, Austria
Throw Your Heart into the Sea | Screening at Moviemento Linz, Austria
Eric Schirl and Christian Kogler examine OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) as a coping strategy and explore the human dilemma of uncertainty. In four chapters and in talks with people in various countries, the documentary film shines a light on the human psyche and different means of achieving at least apparent security. We get insights into... Read more »
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OCD Texas Symposium & Mental Health Fair
OCD Texas Symposium & Mental Health Fair
Join OCD Texas at the Norris Conference Center in San Antonio, TX, for the OCD Texas Symposium. We are excited to offer two tracks: for community members with OCD and a continuing education (CE) track for clinicians. Community Member Track We invite individuals with OCD and their loved ones to join our Community Member Track:... Read more »
Dr. Nathaniel Van Kirk Presents “Igniting Willpower: Separating Fact from Fiction in Motivation!” A Free Event!
Dr. Nathaniel Van Kirk Presents “Igniting Willpower: Separating Fact from Fiction in Motivation!” A Free Event!
Every second Saturday of the month, from 11am to 1pm PDT, Chris Trondsen, LMFT, and Liz Trondsen host a virtual, free, Family & Loved Ones OCD Support Group. For the month of October, we are hosting a special collaboration event with OCD Southern California, an official affiliate of the IOCDF, to kick off OCD Awareness... Read more »
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OCD as Neurodivergence? A Clinical Shift
Psicología al Sur, one of the largest psychology festivals in Latin America, will take place this October in Buenos Aires, bringing together thousands of students, clinicians, researchers, and community members to discuss the intersections of mental health, culture, and social change. As part of the program, psychologist, artist, author, and mental health advocate Romina Vitale will present... Read more »
Throw Your Heart into the Sea | Screening at Moviemento Linz, Austria
Throw Your Heart into the Sea | Screening at Moviemento Linz, Austria
Eric Schirl and Christian Kogler examine OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) as a coping strategy and explore the human dilemma of uncertainty. In four chapters and in talks with people in various countries, the documentary film shines a light on the human psyche and different means of achieving at least apparent security. We get insights into... Read more »
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FOR ALL I KNOW – Award-Winning Short Film About OCD (Online Premiere)
FOR ALL I KNOW – Award-Winning Short Film About OCD (Online Premiere)
An unexpected visit from her estranged daughter throws a pharmacist with OCD into a maelstrom of her darkest fears. As a buried history c postpartum intrusive thoughts resurfaces, she faces a harrowing choice: confront them or risk losing the chance to repair their broken relationship.
Pizza and Screening of Anxiety Club movie
Pizza and Screening of Anxiety Club movie
We’re hosting a special evening of Dinner & a Movie, featuring the film The Anxiety Club followed by a community discussion. Plus, enjoy a free pizza dinner from Lefty’s Pizza! This event is brought to you by OCD Southern California (local IOCDF affiliate) with support from Rogers Behavioral Health and Newport Healthcare. The event is free, but RSVP is required: Register here
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OCD Kansas & I-CBT SIG Collaboration
OCD Kansas & I-CBT SIG Collaboration
The I-CBT SIG (Special Interest Group) is joining OCD Kansas to share information about I-CBT with you during OCD Awareness Week!
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OCD, Evidence-Based Treatment & Lived Experience
OCD, Evidence-Based Treatment & Lived Experience
📅 Wednesday, October 15, 2025 🕘 9:00–9:50 am (Pacific) 💻 Hosted live on Zoom During this 50-minute event, Dr. Marisa T. Mazza will share: An overview of evidence-based treatments for OCD (ACT & ERP) Personal stories from individuals with lived experience An open Q&A session so you can ask questions and connect directly Book Giveaway!... Read more »
Public Policy Tutorial and Phone Zap
Public Policy Tutorial and Phone Zap
Turn your passion into action. Join our Public Policy Tutorial and Phone Zap to advocate for the OCD community. This event is easy, fun, and empowering for advocates of all levels. We will begin with a guided training on how to use our Public Policy Action Center to contact elected officials. You will learn to... Read more »
Throw Your Heart into the Sea | Starmovie Ried im Innkreis Tumeltsham, Austria
Throw Your Heart into the Sea | Starmovie Ried im Innkreis Tumeltsham, Austria
Eric Schirl and Christian Kogler examine OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) as a coping strategy and explore the human dilemma of uncertainty. In four chapters and in talks with people in various countries, the documentary film shines a light on the human psyche and different means of achieving at least apparent security. We get insights into... Read more »
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Conference Ready! Early Career and Student Workshop presented by IOCDF and ADAA
Conference Ready! Early Career and Student Workshop presented by IOCDF and ADAA
Conference Ready! Early Career and Student Workshop presented by IOCDF and ADAA October 16th at noon EST (60 minutes) Early-career researcher or student preparing for a conference presentation? This workshop will walk you through the process of submitting a poster abstract, designing an effective poster, and getting valuable feedback on your work if you’re presenting... Read more »
Free Bocce Ball Meet-up!
Free Bocce Ball Meet-up!
Join us for a fun, free evening of bocce ball, connection, and community in honor of OCD Awareness Week! This event is for anyone in the OCD community of Northern Nevada — individuals with OCD, their loved ones, and supporters. No experience needed — just come as you are. Let’s play, hang out, and support... Read more »
Meet the Author & Panel Discussion Featuring How to Hide in Plain Sight, a novel exploring love, family and OCD
Meet the Author & Panel Discussion Featuring How to Hide in Plain Sight, a novel exploring love, family and OCD
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.
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First Annual Mid-Atlantic OCD Conference
First Annual Mid-Atlantic OCD Conference
https://www.sheppardpratt.org/events/event/first-annual-mid-atlantic-ocd-conference/2025-10-17/ Join Sheppard Pratt and OCD Mid-Atlantic on Friday, October 17, 2025 for the First Annual Mid-Atlantic OCD Conference, a free hybrid conference all about OCD. Attend in person in Towson, Maryland at Sheppard Pratt’s historic campus or tune in online. The first annual OCD Conference, by Sheppard Pratt and co-sponsored by OCD Mid-Atlantic (an... Read more »
Practice Building and Program Development group meeting
Practice Building and Program Development group meeting
The Practice Building and Program Development group meeting is on Friday, October 17th at 9:00 a.m. PST / 12:00 p.m. EST Join every third Friday for 60 minutes of consultation, support, and networking among fellow practitioners who are balancing clinical delivery with directorship and/or practice ownership. This group is designed for Practice Owners, Program Directors, and Practitioners. Topics will... Read more »
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Awareness and Change in OCD & Hoarding Disorder
Awareness and Change in OCD & Hoarding Disorder
"Awareness and Change in OCD and Hoarding Disorder" Travis Osborne, PhD, ABPP, Clinical Director, Director of the Anxiety Center, Co-Director of Research and Outcomes Monitoring, Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle. Evidence Based Treatment Centers℠ of Seattle | Mental Health Free Presentation & Group Meetings for OCD, Hoarding and Friends & Family
MonsterFest | Finding Light in the Darkness
MonsterFest | Finding Light in the Darkness
In honor of the last day of OCD Awareness Week and Halloween month, we'll explore our creativity by writing about the world without or the world within (either one with a ‘monster’ theme), or just a good-time spooky tale! To receive the Zoom link for this event, sign up for the The Imagination CREW (Creative... Read more »
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Boston Young Adult OCD Meetup
Boston Young Adult OCD Meetup
Join us for our first ever Young Adult Meetup event for individuals with OCD to connect and meet others with lived experience who live in Boston and the surrounding areas. This event is taking place during OCD Awareness Week, a worldwide event that serves to dispel myths about obsessive compulsive disorder, break the stigma around... Read more »
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Stanford OCD Awareness Webinar on AI, Psychedelics, & ERP
Stanford OCD Awareness Webinar on AI, Psychedelics, & ERP
OCD Awareness Week Gathering: Dinner, Hybrid Panel Presentations, Q&A, Support, Education Monday, October 20, 5:30 – 8:30 pm Center for Academic Medicine, Grand Rounds Room 453 Quarry Rd, Stanford + livestreamed webinar, which will be recorded A hybrid gathering for education and support for those affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder and anyone interested in learning more... Read more »
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