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 2026 grant cycle: The Michael… Read more »
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Research Participants Sought
The IOCDF is not affiliated with any of the following studies, although we ensure that all research studies listed on this page have been reviewed and approved by an Internal… Read more »
Rally and Training Speaking Program – Monday, Oct. 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Partner Organizations Jennifer Raikes, Executive DirectorThe TLC Foundation for BFRBs Gabriella True, PresidentAlliance to Solve PANS & Immune-Related Encephalopathies (ASPIRE) Lauren McKeaney, Founder & CEOPicking Me Foundation Jeff Szymanski, PhD,… Read more »
Virtual Voices for Mental Health: An Online Day of Action
Update: The Virtual Voices Day of Action has concluded. THANK YOU to all who participated! We typically kick of OCD Awareness week with our annual Capital Walk on the National… Read more »
Stress, COVID-19, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder
by Stella Kim Hansen, LMHC and Michele T. Pato, MD It wouldn’t be possible to write a blog post about body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) without acknowledging the stressful effects of… Read more »
Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) Treatment for Skin Picking and Hair Pulling Disorders
by Charles S. Mansueto, PhD & Ruth G. Golomb, LCPC Picking at one’s own skin and pulling out one’s own hair are two relatively common human behaviors. Who hasn’t removed… Read more »
On-Demand Webinars
The IOCDF’s On-Demand Webinar Series is a catalog of ready-to-watch video lectures for professionals and trainees who work with patients with OCD and related disorders as well as those who… Read more »
Our Partners
The IOCDF is proud to partner with trusted organizations whose work aligns with our mission to improve the lives of those affected by OCD and related disorders. Our collaboration with… Read more »
IOCDF Advocate Program
Looking for the policy advocacy program? Click here. The IOCDF Advocate Program is a volunteer grassroots effort designed to empower those in the community to raise awareness and educate the… Read more »
IOCDF Training Institute
On average, it takes an individual with OCD 7 years from the onset of symptoms to receive a proper diagnosis and begin receiving effective treatment. The IOCDF is committed to… Read more »
