International OCD Foundation

International OCD Foundation The mission of the IOCDF is to ensure that no one affected by OCD and related disorders suffers
alone. Our community provides help, healing, and hope.
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We are a nonprofit for those impacted by obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, including individuals with lived experience, family members and supporters, mental health professionals, researchers, and others. Our vision is that everyone impacted by OCD and related disorders has immediate access to
effective treatment and support. The IOCDF provides up-to-date education and res

ources, strengthens community engagement,
delivers quality professional training, and advances groundbreaking research.

This Older Americans Month, we’re recognizing the strength, wisdom, and resilience of older adults in the OCD and relate...
05/22/2026

This Older Americans Month, we’re recognizing the strength, wisdom, and resilience of older adults in the OCD and related disorders community. 💚

This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” highlights the importance of wellness, self-advocacy, and access to care at every stage of life. For older adults living with OCD and related disorders, that includes being seen, supported, and connected to effective treatment and community! 💪

Explore OCD resources at IOCDF.org

05/21/2026

Discover parents who have taken advocacy to new levels in order to help the OCD Community.

05/20/2026

You ask, they answer: OCD experts Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT, and Chris Trondsen, LMFT, answer your questions and share clinical insights and education around OCD, anxiety, and related disorders. This stream is intended for all audiences and provides both clinical and personal perspectives. Join us to learn more about OCD, treatment, and specific topics. Be sure to bring your questions!

05/19/2026

Katie O'Dunne and Ethan Smith lean on their own lived experiences navigating OCD to create a candid space for anyone (from anywhere) to discuss the OCD and related disorders issues most important to them! Join IOCDF's Community Conversations, sponsored by Stick with the Ick, for community support, conversation, and connection on the journey!

People with Body Dysmorphic Disorder often hear that SSRIs/SRIs are the first-line medication treatment for BDD, but wha...
05/19/2026

People with Body Dysmorphic Disorder often hear that SSRIs/SRIs are the first-line medication treatment for BDD, but what happens if symptoms are still lingering?

In a recent article for the IOCDF BDD Blog, Katharine A. Phillips discusses what clinicians and individuals may consider next, including:

👉 Optimizing an SSRI/SRI trial
👉 Trying augmentation strategies
👉 Switching medications
👉 Adding BDD-specific CBT

One key takeaway: many people never receive a full, optimized medication trial before assuming treatment “didn’t work.”

Treatment for BDD is highly individualized, and recovery often involves patience, adjustment, and support along the way.

Read the full post 👉 https://bit.ly/49c4sFo

Content adapted with credit to Katharine A. Phillips, M.D.

The 2026 Boston OCD Walk was a success! 💚Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 9 to kick off this year’s One Millio...
05/18/2026

The 2026 Boston OCD Walk was a success! 💚

Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 9 to kick off this year’s One Million Steps for OCD Walk season. We’re so grateful for this incredible community! 👟

We can’t wait to see the rest of the walk season unfold!

Mental Health Awareness Month is about making space for honest conversations about mental health.Obsessive compulsive di...
05/16/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is about making space for honest conversations about mental health.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood or reduced to stereotypes about being neat or organized. In reality, OCD involves intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that can significantly impact daily life.

Reducing stigma starts with better information and more open conversations.

Efforts across the OCD community include training clinicians in evidence based treatment, supporting research, creating spaces for connection like the OCD Walk and OCD Conference, and sharing resources to help people find care.

Organizations like and are working to make those conversations easier to start and to connect people with the support they deserve.

Learn more about OCD and available resources 👉 www.iocdf.org

Learn more about The Busyhead Project, Noah Kahan’s initiative focused on reducing stigma and increasing access to mental health resources 👉 www.busyheadproject.org

Families play an important role in the OCD and related disorders community! 💚This International Day of Families, we want...
05/15/2026

Families play an important role in the OCD and related disorders community! 💚

This International Day of Families, we want to recognize the parents, caregivers, siblings, partners, children, and loved ones who show up every day with compassion, patience, and support. Whether you are helping someone access treatment, learning alongside them, or simply reminding them they are not alone, your support matters.

At the IOCDF, we are committed to providing resources and community for families navigating OCD and related disorders.

Here are a few ways families can connect with support:
💚 Explore family and youth resources at iocdf.org/families
💚 Attend family-focused sessions and tracks at
💚 Checking out the Supporting Our Families Livestream on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7pm ET! kids.iocdf.org/supporting-our-families-livestream
💚 Checking out our kids site at kids.iocdf.org

This week is Hoarding Disorder Awareness Week!We’re helping break down common misconceptions about hoarding disorder and...
05/14/2026

This week is Hoarding Disorder Awareness Week!

We’re helping break down common misconceptions about hoarding disorder and related terms.

While clutter, collecting, and squalor may look similar on the surface, they each have important differences. Understanding these distinctions can help reduce stigma and encourage compassionate, evidence-based support for those impacted by hoarding disorder.

Learn more at hoarding.iocdf.org 💙

Early bird pricing for the 31st Annual OCD Conference ends soon! 🦜🎉 Early bird pricing ends Sunday, May 24, 2026.Join us...
05/13/2026

Early bird pricing for the 31st Annual OCD Conference ends soon! 🦜🎉 Early bird pricing ends Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Join us July 9-12, 2026 in Seattle or virtually for four days of learning, connection, and community with people who understand OCD and related disorders.

Register now for and learn more about pricing and scholarship opportunities at iocdf.org/ocdcon

05/13/2026

You ask, they answer: OCD expert Chris Trondsen, LMFT, answers your questions and shares clinical insights and education around OCD, anxiety, and related disorders. His guest, Dr. Ryan Vidrine, will answer questions about medication and other psychopharmacological interventions! This stream is intended for all audiences and provides both clinical and personal perspectives. Join us to learn more about OCD, treatment, and specific topics. Be sure to bring your questions!

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