The International OCD Foundation is thrilled to announce that Lead Advocate Chris Trondsen, AMFT, APCC will be moving into a new leadership position as the newest member of our Board… Read more »
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Announcing the Annual OCD Conference Award Winners
Each year at our Annual OCD Conference, we honor individuals who have gone above and beyond in their service and dedication to the OCD and related disorders community— raising awareness… Read more »
Education & Training Programs with an Emphasis on OCD
It is often hard to navigate the world of mental health education and training programs, especially when one wants to specialize in the treatment of obsessive compulsive and related disorders…. Read more »
Special Interest Groups
About: The International OCD Foundation brings together mental health professionals and individuals from diverse backgrounds that share a common interest to participate in OCD and related disorder discussions, networking, education,… Read more »
Announcing 2022 Research Grant Opportunities
The IOCDF will be offering over $1.1 million in research funding in 2022 to improve scientific understanding and treatment of OCD and related mental health disorders! Beginning January 4th, 2022,… Read more »
Celebrating 10 Years of Walking With Nathaniel
by Kaitlin Gentry In 2012, Denis Asselin walked over 500 miles — or roughly one million steps — from his home in Cheyney, PA, to Boston, MA, in memory of… Read more »
Request a Speaker
Request a speaker for your next event! Our National and Lead Advocates have a passion for sharing their stories and raising OCD and related disorder awareness. Through our IOCDF Advocate… Read more »
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 »
Award Guidelines
Instructions Jenike Young Investigator Awards Innovator Award Instructions The IOCDF is grateful to once again offer two (2) types of research grant awards in the 2025 grant cycle: The Michael… Read more »
2025 Research Grant Program Request for Proposals (RFP)
Impact Statement The mission of the IOCDF is to ensure that no one affected by OCD and related disorders suffers alone. Our community provides help, healing, and hope. Our vision… Read more »