Clinical perfectionism, a common feature of OCD, leads to problems when individuals set extremely high standards for themselves and harshly criticize themselves for not meeting those standards. This can result… Read more »
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10 Tips for Treating Academic Perfectionism
By Kayla Zebrowski, LCSW and C. Alec Pollard, PhD This article was initially published in the Winter 2022 edition of the OCD Newsletter. In the Fall of 2021, the OCD Newsletter… Read more »
Understanding Unhelpful Perfectionism
by Jennifer Kemp, MPsyc Striving to better, oft we mar what’s well.—William Shakespeare It’s not about perfection. It’s about purpose.—Beyoncé WHAT IS PERFECTIONISM? Perfectionism is a widespread problem for people… Read more »
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
Eating Disorders are Not the Same as Body Dysmorphic Disorder (And Why It Matters)
By Eva Fisher, PhD, Fugen Neziroglu, PhD, ABBP, ABPP, and Jamie Feusner, MD Many people (including therapists and clinicians) have questions about the similarities and differences between eating disorders and… Read more »
Online OCD Camp: The Volunteer Experience
Over the weekend of January 26, youth with OCD and their families gathered for the Online OCD Camp, an annual event which brings education and support to this special community…. Read more »
2023 IOCDF Research Grant Awards
The IOCDF is proud to announce the seven winners of the 2023 Research Grant Awards, who received almost $1.1 million in funding thanks to the generosity of countless donors. This… Read more »
Common OCD Themes
Join the Cognitive Behavior Institute, Center for OCD, as they celebrate OCD Awareness Week with a series of free 1-hour OCD presentations. In this presentation, we will cover facts regarding… Read more »
Breaking Down OCD Myths: Dispelling Misconceptions and Stigma
By Michael Vallejo Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a type of mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. Despite this, many people still have misconceptions about OCD… Read more »
Why I Became An Advocate: Summer Contreras
By Summer Contreras When I was 13 years old and in 8th grade, a friend invited me to church. It was there I experienced my first religious intrusive thoughts, even… Read more »