Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that can affect anyone regardless of their racial/ethnic identity. And while all races/ethnicities experience the same symptoms (perfectionism, doubt/checking, aggression, mental… Read more »
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OCD in Asian Americans/Indian Americans
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that can affect anyone regardless of their racial/ethnic identity. While Asian Americans and Indian Americans deal with the same OCD symptoms… Read more »
OCD in African Americans
Characteristics of OCD in African Americans People with OCD often deal with a variety of obsessions. African Americans in particular typically deal with obsessions involving cleanliness or “unacceptable” violent and… Read more »
#FacesOfOCD: Jasmine Browning, Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of Jasmine Browning’s story! Read Part 1. For more information about #FacesOfOCD and how to submit, click here. Can you talk a bit about your experience… Read more »
#FacesOfOCD: Jasmine Browning, Part 1
PLEASE NOTE: The following blog post contains discussion of topics that may be upsetting, including suicide. Please take care of yourself as you read this article. If you are in… Read more »
Past Award Winners
History In 2008, with Patti Perkins ending her tenure as the Executive Director of the Foundation, she became the recipient of the organization’s first award: A Lifetime Achievement Award. Subsequently,… Read more »
COVID-19 vs. Your OCD Symptoms
For many people, the COVID-19 pandemic may be specifically impacting your OCD symptoms, including your obsessions and/or your compulsions. If this is the case for you, read on for some… Read more »
The Spaciousness of Forgiveness
by Rissa Roo This story is part of our blog series called “Stories from the OCD Community.” Stories from the community are submitted and edited by Toni Palombi. If you… Read more »
Job Listings
As part of our commitment to help increase education and awareness surrounding OCD and related disorders, the IOCDF maintains a list of current professional job openings to be accessed by… Read more »
OCD Awareness Mini Conference (St. Louis, MO)
Hosted By: St. Louis persons with OCD Date: 10/13/2018 Time: 8:30am-4:00pm Location: MO Baptist Medical Center Auditorium 2, 3015 N. Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131 Professional and expert speakers, support groups, and… Read more »