By Natalia Aniela PLEASE NOTE: This blog post includes mention of several topic areas that readers might find troubling or distressing, including intrusive thoughts of suicide, intrusive thoughts of harming… Read more »
By Jonathan Hoffman, PhD, Dee Franklin, PsyD, LMHC, Ciana Mickolus, PsyD, & Myriam Padron, PsyD This article was initially published in the Winter 2022 edition of the OCD Newsletter. Eating… Read more »
By Sandy Robinson A few weeks ago, I was an inpatient at my local hospital. I had a bowel obstruction and needed medical intervention to address it. This is one…
By Andrew GottWorth Thinking thinking thinking… wait, am I obsessively thinking or compulsively thinking? Oh no. I don’t know! Hi there! If we’ve not met before – I’m Andrew. I’m… Read more »Ruminating on Ruminations: Mental Compulsions and What to Do About Them
<< Back to Research Home 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… Read more »
The mission of this SIG is to increase understanding and use of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as an evidenced-based approach in the treatment of individuals who suffer from OCD… Read more »
Written by Community Artist and Grassroots Advocate, Halima Flynt. Maybe you’ve heard of the phrase “embracing uncertainty” or maybe you’ve been told to “sit with the anxiety”? Embracing uncertainty doesn’t… Read more »
“I began advocating for individuals who live with OCD and their loved ones because I want to educate people on proper OCD treatments and use my story to let them… Read more »
It is recommended that perinatal mental health screening for depression and anxiety occur at least once during pregnancy and at least once during the 12 months postpartum. This should include… Read more »
It is common for expecting and new parents to experience intrusive thoughts and anxiety, as well as to be very protective of their pregnancy and/or newborn. For many parents, these… Read more »
