The OCD Community is taking the Windy City by storm!. As we prepare to travel to Chicago for the 30th Annual OCD Conference, sponsored by @SheppardPratt, we’re spreading the word locally through these amazing billboards. There’s still time to join us in Chicago or virtually!

Our regular livestreams are on pause this week, but that doesn't mean you have to miss us!. The highly anticipated 30th Annual OCD Conference, sponsored by @SheppardPratt, kicks off on Thursday, July 10. If you’re not joining us on the ground in Chicago, you can tune in from the

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“After living with undiagnosed OCD for 18 years, I’ve lived a life I never thought possible with the help of ERP, medication, and an incredible care team. You are worth fighting for, no matter what.”. Thank you, Stephani, for sharing your story and your Message of Hope.

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A new blog by @treatmyocd explains how non-medical factors, known as social determinants of health (SDOH), can impact our well-being. “Just about every social determinant of health influences a person’s OCD journey, from diagnosis to treatment.”. Read the full blog:

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Joining us in Chicago? Don’t forget to register! Pre-registration for the 30th Annual OCD Conference, sponsored by @SheppardPratt , ends tomorrow, July 3. You can also register on site at the Marriott Marquis Chicago starting Thursday, July 10. Virtual registration for our

This July, we’re marking Minority Mental Health Month with this quote from Bebe Moore Campbell, the mental health advocate whom this observance was established to honor. Minority Mental Health Month is dedicated to raising awareness of the unique challenges that racial and

Let’s talk OCD—together. Tune in to this week’s livestreams for expert insights and community connection.

“Everyone deserves to get better from OCD and feel supported through the process, regardless of who they love or how they express their gender identity.”. A new blog from our LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group discusses the top questions they receive about the queer and OCD

Today is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day. At the IOCDF, we recognize the complex ways trauma and PTSD can intersect with OCD. Our Trauma & PTSD in OCD Special Interest Group brings together professionals and people with lived experience to share

In an incredible new blog, Harry, a High School Junior, describes OCD as a faulty security system: “This is just the way the security system was installed. The smoke alarm is too close to the stove, the motion sensor is too close to the road, and the batteries are always running

A new CNN article highlights NFL’s Braden Smith’s experience with scrupulosity OCD. “I was having a court case in my mind all the time – pleading myself to the jury – because my mind all the time would be like: ‘You know, God can hear your thoughts.’”. As Smith’s story

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In a moving new blog, Casey shares her experience navigating Identity and anxiety: “My journey has been one of self-discovery, acceptance, and learning to manage my OCD. It's a reminder that identity and mental health are intertwined and that seeking the right support is

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“Our identities impact every aspect of our lives, and when we face discrimination because of who we are, it can greatly affect our mental health.”. A new blog by @treatmyocd explores the minority stress framework and how stigma impacts the mental health of certain communities,

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RT @toczaragoza: El vocal de la asociación Yann Lana ha sido selecionado Embajador de la Fundación Internacional de #TOC @IOCDF.