By The Struggling Warrior Biographical Note: The Struggling Warrior is a 26 year old Electrical and Electronics engineer with OCD. Throughout his experience with this detrimental disease, he found himself and… Read more »
In support of those with OCD, we want you to know that you can practice your religion and seek mental health treatment. OCD experts, religious leaders, and those living with… Read more »
by Rev. Katie O’Dunne On the surface, I am an ordained minister, school chaplain, religious educator, and ultra-marathon runner who has it all together. In my more private life, I’ve… Read more »
By Mubeena Mirza, LCSW When I applied to my master’s program in social work, I was asked to write an essay on intersectionality. Upon researching this word, I found that… Read more »
Are you seeking to navigate OCD while remaining connected to your faith community? Have you ever felt like you had to choose between your religious space and clinical mental health treatment? Have you ever struggled with whether to turn to a faith leader or mental health practitioner? IOCDF Lead Advocate Katie O’Dunne moderates this roundtable discussion to bridge the gap between faith and OCD. An interfaith chaplain with OCD, Katie brings lived experience to engage faith leaders, clinicians, and individuals with OCD from various faith traditions. Join Katie for a variety of topics focused on leaning into uncertainty while embracing the value of faith. All are welcome!
Note: The IOCDF is not affiliated with any religious groups and is not a faith-based organization. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a debilitating, life-paralyzing illness. It affects roughly one to… Read more »
By Marni L. Jacob, Ph.D., ABPP OCD is a debilitating illness that affects approximately 2-3% of the population[1], and it is associated with significant disability. It is characterized by intrusive,… Read more »
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 »
Are you seeking to navigate OCD while remaining connected to your faith community? Have you ever felt like you had to choose between your religious space and clinical mental health treatment? Have you ever struggled with whether to turn to a faith leader or mental health practitioner? IOCDF Lead Advocate Katie O’Dunne moderates this roundtable discussion to bridge the gap between faith and OCD. An interfaith chaplain with OCD, Katie brings lived experience to engage faith leaders, clinicians, and individuals with OCD from various faith traditions. Join Katie for a variety of topics focused on leaning into uncertainty while embracing the value of faith. All are welcome!
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 »
