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

This week, buildings, bridges, and monuments worldwide will light up teal in celebration of OCD Awareness Week!If you se...
10/12/2025

This week, buildings, bridges, and monuments worldwide will light up teal in celebration of OCD Awareness Week!

If you see a structure that's lit up for , we'd love to see it! Share a pic and make sure to tag us .

Find a full list of participating landmarks here: https://bit.ly/3J45ZU4

It's OCD Awareness Week!!!We're so excited to kick off  , a worldwide event that serves to dispel myths about obsessive ...
10/12/2025

It's OCD Awareness Week!!!

We're so excited to kick off , a worldwide event that serves to dispel myths about obsessive compulsive disorder, break the stigma around mental illness, and provide education about the disorder and how to support those affected.

This , whether you share facts, tell your own story, or otherwise support OCD Awareness, YOU are making a powerful difference.

Join us in ensuring that no one affected by OCD and related disorders suffers alone.

Our affiliate OCD Delaware was recently featured in Coastal Point!  Check out the fantastic article profiling our Delawa...
10/10/2025

Our affiliate OCD Delaware was recently featured in Coastal Point!

Check out the fantastic article profiling our Delaware affiliate and their plans to change the face and understanding of OCD in the state.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/3KFe9CS

On this  , the World Health Organization is challenging us to intensify our efforts to create a world where mental healt...
10/10/2025

On this , the World Health Organization is challenging us to intensify our efforts to create a world where mental health is valued, protected, and accessible for all—even in times of crisis.

This year’s theme, mental health in humanitarian emergencies, underscores the urgent need for support when communities are facing natural disasters, conflicts, or other emergencies

IOCDF is proud to join the global community in raising awareness and spreading hope.

For resources on navigating OCD during difficult times, visit our webpage: https://bit.ly/41jauzU.

10/09/2025

Our understanding of OCD is constantly evolving, with exciting new research about the psychology, biology, and treatment of the disorder published daily. But research articles are complicated, technical, and often inaccessible unless you work in academia. This stream bridges the gap to bring you a clear and concise update on the world of OCD research! Each month, hosts Jonathan Abramowitz, PhD, and IOCDF Advocate Kyle King pick a hot topic in OCD literature to dissect with expert researchers in the field. Whether you’re a clinician, a researcher, or someone impacted by OCD, we guarantee you’ll find it fascinating.

See the initial conversation on this topic at https://www.youtube.com/live/tGJHvAX3guc

Today is PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day.We're proud to partner with Pandas Physicians Network - PPN  to spread awareness and ...
10/09/2025

Today is PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day.

We're proud to partner with Pandas Physicians Network - PPN to spread awareness and accurate information about these often misunderstood conditions.

Learn more at:

pandasppn.org

iocdf.org/pandas

The field of OCD treatment is evolving — and so are the ethical and clinical challenges clinicians face.Join leading exp...
10/08/2025

The field of OCD treatment is evolving — and so are the ethical and clinical challenges clinicians face.

Join leading experts on Saturday, Dec. 13, for a full-day virtual training exploring how to navigate complex issues in modern OCD care, including:

• How racial and cultural identity — including immigrant experiences — shape treatment
• The ethical implications of AI in clinical practice
• Evidence-based second-line and adjunct therapies that complement ERP and improve outcomes

This advanced training will help you stay current, expand your therapeutic toolkit, and strengthen your practice with strategies you can apply immediately. Earn up to 6 CE credits, including Ethics CE Units.

Register: https://bit.ly/47etyTj

10/08/2025

You ask, they answer: OCD expert Chris Trondsen, LMFT and psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Siegel join us to answer your questions around medication for OCD 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!

10/08/2025

Join us for a brand new livestream, presented entirely in Spanish! IOCDF Advocate Yann Lana hosts Conversaciones TOC on October 14, a space to connect, learn, and raise awareness about OCD.

Let’s keep the conversation going — because no one should face OCD alone.

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Acompañanos en una nueva emisión en directo, presentada 100% en español!
El defensor de la IOCDF Yann Lana será el anfitrión de Conversaciones TOC el 14 de octubre, un espacio para conectar, aprender y crear conciencia sobre el TOC.

Únete a la conversación — porque nadie debería afrontar el TOC solo.

10/07/2025

Join speakers Rev. Dr. Katie O'Dunne, Valerie Andrews, Emily Bailey, PsyD, and Carolyn Ringenberg, LCSWA, to learn more about what to expect at November 19th's Faith & OCD Online Conference! Register for the conference at: https://events.iocdf.org/event/25Faith/summary?RefId=livestream

Obsessive compulsive disorder affects people of every background, both religious and nonreligious. At times, OCD can take the form of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors centered on religious or moral concerns (known as scrupulosity), where people may worry that their challenges signal weak faith or moral deficiency. Even when symptoms are not faith-related, many individuals turn to their faith leaders as trusted guides during times of struggle. This conference will illustrate how faith can walk alongside treatment as a source of hope and support. Bringing together mental health professionals, clergy, people with lived experience, and their supporters, the event provides education, encouragement, and practical tools.

Join us tomorrow for a special livestream previewing our upcoming Faith & OCD Conference!This conference will illustrate...
10/06/2025

Join us tomorrow for a special livestream previewing our upcoming Faith & OCD Conference!

This conference will illustrate how faith can walk alongside treatment as a source of hope and support. Bringing together mental health professionals, clergy, people with lived experience, and their supporters, the event provides education, encouragement, and practical tools.

Don’t miss this preview of the November 19 event! Tune in here: https://bit.ly/4gXFSuD

Learn more and register for the Faith & OCD Conference here: https://bit.ly/3KW9cFG

10/03/2025

OCD Walk Season is well underway, and we've already made quite an impact!

So far over 1,939 walkers have raised over $223,000 and taken countless steps for OCD Awareness.

It's not too late to join this international movement! Find a walk near you at iocdf.org/walk.

A special thank you to our sponsors for making OCD Walks across the globe possible!

Marquee Sponsor:
TreatMyOCD

Gold Sponsor:
Rogers Behavioral Health

Silver Sponsors:
McLean Hospital OCD Institute
The Concord Center
Eating Recovery Center

Address

55 Court St. #310
Boston, MA
02116

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16179735801

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