OCD in Australia Online Meet and Greet
We are so proud to be working together to create community, raise awareness, reduce stigma and nurture peer connections for people living with OCD and related disorders in Australia. Join us for an Australian online meet and greet hosted by Kimberley Quinlan, Martin Ingle and Leigh Sheppard and presented by Your Anxiety Tool Kit, @martindefinite,... Read more »
IOCDF Holiday Zoom Party
Back by popular demand! 2023 IOCDF Holiday Zoom Party! Join us for this special IOCDF holiday party on Zoom! This event is all about having fun and connecting with others in the OCD community! We are also bringing back the special costume contest with amazing prizes to take home…so be sure to come in your... Read more »
Faith & OCD Roundtable
Are you seeking to navigate OCD while remaining connected to your faith community? Have you ever felt like you had to choose between your religious space and clinical mental health treatment? Have you ever struggled with whether to turn to a faith leader or mental health practitioner? IOCDF Lead Advocate Katie O’Dunne moderates this roundtable discussion to bridge the gap between faith and OCD. An interfaith chaplain with OCD, Katie brings lived experience to engage faith leaders, clinicians, and individuals with OCD from various faith traditions. Join Katie for a variety of topics focused on leaning into uncertainty while embracing the value of faith. All are welcome!
Ask the Experts
You ask, they answer: OCD experts and IOCDF Advocates Liz McIngvale and Chris Trondsen join together to answer your questions and share clinical insights and education around OCD, anxiety, and related disorders. This stream is intended for all audiences and provides both clinical and personal perspectives, as Liz and Chris have experienced their own journeys with OCD along their paths to becoming licensed clinicians in the field. Join us to learn more about OCD, treatment, and specific topics. Be sure to bring your questions!
IG Live
Join Jessie Birnbaum as she hosts an IG live.
Town Hall: Insider’s guide to submitting a proposal
If you’re an individual with OCD/related disorders, a significant other, a family member, a friend or a clinician, this is the spot to hear different perspectives on a variety of topics important to you. Town Halls are hosted by experts and individuals with lived experience, exploring subtypes, symptoms, and co-occurring conditions in understandable ways. So whether you’ve... Read more »
Research Roundtable: OCD and Autism
Our understanding of OCD is constantly evolving, with exciting new research about the psychology, biology, and treatment of the disorder published daily. But research articles are complicated, technical, and often inaccessible unless you work in academia. This stream bridges the gap to bring you a clear and concise update on the world of OCD research!... Read more »
A Discussion on Diet, Exercise, Sleep, Mindfulness, and More for OCD!
For those suffering with OCD, anxiety, and stress there are general wellness changes you can make through improving sleep and diet, engaging in exercise and nature, practicing mindfulness and meditation and additional stress relieving measures. Four experts in the field: a strength and conditioning coach and Olympic weightlifter, a registered dietitian, and two licensed therapists... Read more »
Ask the Experts
You ask, they answer: OCD experts and IOCDF Advocates Liz McIngvale and Chris Trondsen join together to answer your questions and share clinical insights and education around OCD, anxiety, and related disorders. This stream is intended for all audiences and provides both clinical and personal perspectives, as Liz and Chris have experienced their own journeys... Read more »
Supporting Our Families
This livestream event will be an interactive discussion dedicated to parents and loved ones of individuals of all ages living with OCD. We understand the unique challenges you face and our guests are here to provide valuable insights to help you be a stronger source of support. Join JACK Mental Health Founder, IOCDF Advocate and... Read more »
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