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What is Skin Picking Disorder?
Skin picking disorder (or “Excoriation”) is a disorder where a person: Picks their skin over and over again, AND The picking is often or bad enough to cause tissue damage… Read more »
Job Listings
As part of our commitment to help increase education and awareness surrounding OCD and related disorders, the IOCDF maintains a list of current professional job openings to be accessed by… Read more »
2018 Advanced Forum on Promoting Treatment Engagement in OCD-Related Disorders
Friday, Oct. 19th – Sunday, October 21st, 2018 Sponsored by McLean Hospital An Advanced Forum is a multiple-day training program organized by the IOCDF to enhance the clinical skills of… Read more »
Board of Directors
David Calusdian, President Diane Davey, RN, MBA, Vice President Susan Boaz, Treasurer Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD, LCSW, Secretary Darlene M. Davis Goodwine, PhD Denise Egan Stack, LMHC Crystal Fulwood Ben Gambrel Robert Shea,… Read more »
The Annual OCD Conference – Fun for All Ages!
With just three weeks to go, the IOCDF staff is more excited than ever for the 22nd Annual OCD Conference later this month. We can’t wait to welcome you all… Read more »
#OCDchat — Ask the Experts Online
Join us at 1:00pm EDT (1700 UTC) every weekday during OCD Awareness Week, while we answer your questions about OCD treatments, resources, and any other questions you may have about… Read more »
Resource Directory: Definitions of Search Terms
Disclaimer and Terms of Use The mental health professionals on the Resource directory have expressed an interest in treating individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)… Read more »
How to Find the Right Therapist
How to Find the Right Therapist
Finding a therapist who can diagnose and effectively treat OCD is a challenge to many patients and families.
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Perfectionism Are You Sure it Pays Off?
Perfectionism Are You Sure it Pays Off?Jeff Szymanski, PhD The “Real” Problem With Perfectionism If you ask someone with OCD about the payoffs for engaging in compulsive behavior (what desired outcomes do you get), he or she will