by Gregory S. Chasson, PhD, & Sage Bates This article was initially published in the Spring 2018 edition of the OCD Newsletter. Stigma surrounding obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) has been the… Read more »
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OCD Ocean
By Lauren Thompson Dunton I was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in the third grade. For me, it began simply enough: I couldn’t step on the grout between the… Read more »
Announcing New Expert Articles on the IOCDF Website!
We understand that for people living with OCD, family members, and professionals who treat OCD and related disorders, it can sometimes be a challenge to find comprehensive information that addresses… Read more »
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Action Council
The mission of the IOCDF’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Council (DEIAC) is to represent diverse populations, and to ensure that marginalized and underrepresented groups have an empowered voice in… Read more »
Challenges of Treating Spanish Bilingual Patients in a Primarily English-Speaking Setting
by Ivy Ruths, PhD; Kenia Velasquez, BS; Ydalith Rivera-Pérez, MA; Thröstur Björgvinsson, PhD Dr. Ivy Ruths, PhD, is a bilingual licensed psychologist and the newest behavior therapist at the Houston… 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 »
Treating Co-Occurring OCD and Substance Use Disorder: What Professionals Need to Know
By Stacey C. Conroy, LCSW, MPH Stacey C. Conroy LCSW, MPH is the Supervisory Social Worker for Mental Health & Substance Abuse at the Richmond VA Medical and a Clinical… Read more »
Leave a Legacy to the IOCDF
Did you know you can make a contribution to the IOCDF in your will or living trust as an ultimate charitable gift to support the OCD community? A will or… Read more »
Co-Occurring OCD and Substance Use Disorder: What the Research Tells Us
by Stacey Conroy, LCSW, MPH Stacey C. Conroy LCSW, MPH is the supervisory social worker for mental health & substance abuse at the Richmond VA Medical and a clinical instructor… Read more »
Support IOCDF This Memorial Day: Guest Post by Denis Asselin
Life can challenge us in unimaginable ways. It could be that you finally found a name for what has been happening to your child: OCD. Or you found out… Read more »