BOSTON – The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), the leading authority on obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, is proud to announce a new partnership with World Champion gymnast, best-selling… Read more »
CHICAGO, IL – National Football League (NFL) placekicker Zane Gonzalez has been awarded the Illumination Award from the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) for his role in raising international awareness and… Read more »
Although past research has shown that genes and the environment a person grows up in play a role in how OCD develops, the exact causes for OCD are still unclear…. Read more »
Although past research with twins has shown that genes likely play an important role in the development of dysmorphic concerns, there is still very little understanding of their exact role… Read more »
Research shows that people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) may have differences in visual processing that change how they pay attention to things (like focusing on small details) and how… Read more »
Brain imaging has improved our understanding of OCD, but biological causes are still unclear at this time. While previous studies have identified alterations in the volume or thickness of certain… Read more »
Although effective treatments for OCD exist, more than half of people with OCD never receive the care they need, especially if they have financial challenges. Caregivers, who play a critical… Read more »
Exposure and response prevention (ERP) mainly focuses on reducing fear, which is a good fit for patients who do compulsions in response to anxiety or to avoid feared outcomes. However,… Read more »
