There are various educational resources available for understanding and managing OCD. From expert articles, to books and multimedia, view our full list of resources below.
 
					Articles From the Experts
The articles in this section were written by mental health professionals and researchers who are experts in OCD and related disorders. Topics covered include Subtypes of OCD, Co-Occuring Disorders, OCD Treatment, Family Issues, and more!
Brochures, Fact Sheets, and Handouts
View educational brochures, fact sheets, and handouts for OCD and related disorders. Collateral is available in multiple languages and can downloaded for print.
Books and Multimedia Resources
There are many books available these days about OCD and related disorders, in addition to various DVDs and online toolkits that may be helpful. These resources have not been reviewed, and are not necessarily endorsed by the IOCDF.
OCD Newsletter and Archive
The OCD Newsletter is a source of news and inspiration to individuals with OCD, their loved ones, and to OCD professionals and researchers. Subscription to this quarterly publication and Newsletter Archive is one of the many benefits of membership with the IOCDF.
Additional OCD Resources
OCD Websites, Blogs & Podcasts
- OCDChallenge: OCD Challenge is a free online, interactive, behavioral program designed to help people suffering from OCD.
- TreatMyOCDBlog: Stories, infographics, and information about OCD shared from members of the OCD community.
- OCD Stories on The Mighty: The Mighty is a story-based health community focused on improving the lives of people facing disease, disorder, mental illness, and disability.
- Beyond the Doubt: As part of Psychology Today's blogging network, OCD advocate Jeff Bell offers his inside perspective on life with OCD and the lessons of uncertainty.
- HistoryofOCD: This brief history aims to tell the story of the people who suffered from OCD* in past times, and of the people who sought to understand and treat their perplexing illness.
- The OCD Stories: A recovery focused podcast interviewing the best minds in OCD to help people live their best life!
- Your Anxiety Toolkit: This podcast aims to provide the community with helpful tools to manage anxiety, stress and other emotions that get in the way.
Resources For Parents
- Anxious Toddlers: A series of in-depth, online training courses for parents who have a child living with OCD. The courses were created by IOCDF Professional Member, Natasha Daniels, LCSW. There are two full courses available, How to Teach Your Kids to Crush Anxiety & Parenting Kids with OCD. There is also a mini-course, Misperceptions About OCD in Children.
Referral Sources and Advocacy Groups
- Academy of Cognitive Therapy
 Phone: (215) 831-7838
 Email: info@academyofct.org
 Website: academyofct.org
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
 Phone: (202) 966-7300
 Website: aacap.org
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
 Phone: (888) 333-2377
 Email: info@afsp.org
 Website: afsp.org
- American Psychological Association
 Phone: (800) 374-2721
 Website: apa.org
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America
 Phone: (240) 485-1001
 Email: information@adaa.org
 Website: adaa.org
- ASPIRE (a PANDAS/PANS organization)
 Email: info@aspire.care
 Website: aspire.care
- Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
 Phone: (212) 647-1890
 Website: abct.org
- Beyond OCD
 Phone: (773) 661-9530
 Email: info@beyondocd.org
 Website: beyondocd.org
- CBT School
 Website: cbtschool.com
- Clutterers Anonymous
 Phone: (866) 402-6685
 Website: clutterersanonymous.net
- Freedom From Fear
 Phone: (718) 351-1717
 Email: help@freedomfromfear.org
 Website: freedomfromfear.org
- Mental Health.gov
 Website: mentalhealth.gov
- Mental Health America
 Phone: (800) 969-6642
 Website: mhanational.org
-  National Alliance on Mental Illness
 Phone: (800) 950-6264
 Website: nami.org
- National Disability Rights Network
 Phone: (202) 408-9514
 Email: info@ndrn.org
 Website:ndrn.org
- National Institute of Mental Health
 Phone: (866) 615-6464
 Email: nimhinfo@nih.gov
 Website: nimh.nih.gov
 Live Chat (available M-F, 8:30am – 5:00pm EST)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
 The 988 lifeline is free one-on-one assistance for everyone anytime 24/7/365. Text, Call, Chat, Deaf/HoH
 Website: https://988lifeline.org/
- Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous (OCA)
 Phone: (516)739-0662
 Website: obsessivecompulsiveanonymous.org
- The OCD Challenge
 Website: ocdchallenge.com
- PANDAS Physicians Network
 Email: support@pandasppn.org
 Website: pandasppn.org
- PANDAS Network
 Email: pandasnetwork@gmail.com
 Website: pandasnetwork.org
- PickingMe Foundation
 Phone: (312) 964-5388
 Website: pickingme.org
- Relief Resources
 A non-profit organization that provides multiple services to individuals in the Jewish community suffering from mental health disorders.
 Phone: (718) 431-9501
 Email: info@reliefhelp.org
 Website: reliefhelp.org
- Tourette Association of America
 Phone: (718) 224-2999
 Website: tourette.org
- The TLC Foundation for BFRB's
 Phone: (831) 457-1004
 Email: info@bfrb.org
 Website: bfrb.org
Prescription Assistance
- Needy Meds
 Email: info@needymeds.com
 Website: needymeds.org
 Phone: (800) 503-6897
- Partnership for Prescription Assistance
 Phone: (888) 477-2669
 Website: pparx.org
Legal and Employment Resources
- Americans with Disabilities Act
 U.S. Department of Justice
 Phone: (800) 514-0301
 Website: ada.gov
- Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
 Phone: (202) 467-5730
 Email: communications@bazelon.org
 Website: bazelon.org
- Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
 Website: idea.ed.gov
- Office of Disability Employment Policy
 U.S. Department of Labor
 Phone: (866) 487-2365
 Website: dol.gov/odep
Insurance Assistance
- Health Insurance Marketplace (under the Affordable Care Act)
 Phone: (800) 318-2596
 Website: healthcare.gov
- Medicare Rights Center
 Phone: (800) 333-4114
 Website: medicarerights.org
 Email: info@medicarerights.org
Professional Associations
- Academy of Cognitive Therapy
 Phone: (215) 831-7838
 Email: info@academyofct.org
 Website: academyofct.org
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
 Phone: (202) 966-7300
 Website: aacap.org
- American Psychiatric Association
 Phone: (888) 357-7924
 Email: apa@psych.org
 Website: psychiatry.org
- American Psychological Association
 Phone: (800) 374-2721
 Website: apa.org
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America
 Phone: (240) 485-1001
 Email: information@adaa.org
 Website: adaa.org
- Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
 Phone: (212) 647-1890
 Website: abct.org
 
					 
				 
				