Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center of Florida

12/09/2025

America’s OCD Care Crisis: National Findings on the Failure of Effective OCD Treatment to Reach Patients

A new white paper released today by the International OCD Foundation reveals a shocking reality: 95% of Americans living with obsessive compulsive disorder do not receive the most effective treatment.

In an analysis of electronic health records for more than 10 million unique individuals, IOCDF uncovered alarming findings:

More than 75% of people living with OCD in the U.S. are not being detected by healthcare professionals.
Even among those with a diagnosis, 70% are never referred to evidence-based therapy.
Just 2% of those detected to have OCD are documented as receiving exposure and response prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment.

Read the paper here:

More than 10 million Americans live with OCD, yet most never receive effective treatment. Learn what’s causing this care gap—and how we can close it.

12/01/2025

🌴 “OCD AND…” WEEKEND 🌟 - The big weekend is finally HERE!

The One Million Steps for OCD Walk provides a supportive community, increases awareness, and raises funds for the IOCDF and its Local Affiliates, enabling them to continue their mission of providing resources, funding research, and instilling respect. Walk with us and let's see how far we can go!

11/21/2025

Two weeks! Who is registering! Who is coming?

11/12/2025

Who is joining the Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center of Florida for the 2025 OCD Walk in Vero Beach?

10/30/2025

Looking for a reason to come to Florida in December? 😉

We're excited to share that OCD Central and South Florida will be hosting a weekend event December 5 - December 7, 2025 in Vero Beach, FL.

This event will be launching a series titled 'OCD and....' emphasizing the importance in nuanced treatment of disorders alongside OCD. This weekend will focus on OCD and treatment coinciding with Eating Disorders and OCD and Substance Use Disorders. We will be kicking off the weekend on Friday evening with an expert panel and individuals with lived experience answering questions and discussing key topics offering 1.5 CEs for those interested.
Saturday will be a day of CE events, with the morning consisting on a series titled: Compulsions, Control and Complexity: Evidence-Based Care for Co-occurring OCD and Eating Disorders presented by Kristina Kise, M.D., & Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-C. The afternoon series titled: Bridging the Gap: Evidence-Based Treatment for OCD and Co-occurring Substance Use in People Who Use Drugs or Gamble" presented by Patrick McGrath, Ph.D., & Gwilym Roddick, DSW, LCSW will offer 6 CEs for those interested.
To wrap up the weekend - on Sunday morning we will be kicking off our annual One Million Steps for OCD Walk at Vero Beach.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out and hope to see some of you there 🙂

09/12/2025

If you or someone you know is living in South Florida - mark your calendars for an exciting OCD Awareness Glow Painting Party hosted by OCD Central and South Florida. They even have some free tickets to give away!

Exciting news! The OCD Awareness Florida Glow Painting Party is coming up in 9 days and we have 2 free tickets to the event! Make an inspiring post or send us a PM letting us know why you should go, and we will pick the winners!

Exciting in-person South Florida community event by the OCD Central & South Florida, an affiliate of the International OCD Foundation. Fun social event for all ages to meet new friends, challenge your OCD, and embrace your creative uncertainty one paint stroke at a time!

Sunday, September 21st, 2025 from 10:30a – 12:30p EST!
Register for OCD Awareness Florida Glow Painting Party!: (Space is limited; register now!)

https://www.eventbrite.com/.../central-and-south-florida...
If you have any questions about the event, email us at info@ocdcsfl.org.

To learn more about OCD Central & South Florida, please check out www.ocdcsfl.org

08/14/2025

OCD Awareness Florida Glow Painting Party!

Exciting in-person South Florida community event by the OCD Central & South Florida, an affiliate of the International OCD Foundation. Fun social event for all ages to meet new friends, challenge your OCD, and embrace your creative uncertainty one paint stroke at a time!
Sunday, September 21st, 2025 from 10:30a – 1p EST!
Register for OCD Awareness Florida Glow Painting Party!: (Space is limited; register now!)

https://www.eventbrite.com/.../central-and-south-florida...

If you have any questions about the event, email us at info@ocdcsfl.org

To learn more about OCD Central & South Florida, please check out www.ocdcsfl.org

OCD Awareness Florida Glow Painting Party!

Exciting in-person South Florida community event by the OCD Central & South Florida, an affiliate of the International OCD Foundation. Fun social event for all ages to meet new friends, challenge your OCD, and embrace your creative uncertainty one paint stroke at a time!

Sunday, September 21st, 2025 from 10:30a – 1p EST!

Register for OCD Awareness Florida Glow Painting Party!: (Space is limited; register now!)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-and-south-florida-ocd-awareness-glow-painting-party-tickets-1574546072689?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you have any questions about the event, email us at info@ocdcsfl.org.

To learn more about OCD Central & South Florida, please check out www.ocdcsfl.org

07/31/2025

You can't outrun a bad diet. Food — not lack of exercise — fuels obesity, study finds

One explanation for the rise in obesity in industrialized countries is that people burn fewer calories than people in countries where obesity is rare. A major study finds that's not the case.

07/30/2025

The 4-Word Sleep Trick to Stop 3 A.M. Overthinking

There's a way to acknowledge the thought without fighting it.

07/29/2025

Even healthy brains decline with age. Here's what you can do

Scientists are finding ways to minimize the effects of aging on the brain. Here are some ways to keep it healthy.

07/28/2025

A Buddhist Approach to OCD - who can relate?

Naomi Matlow shares her experience with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and advice on how mindfulness can help us work with harmful thoughts.

07/27/2025

Behavioral Treatment for Tics That Works

Learn about treatment options for tics and find out what CDC is doing to raise awareness.