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.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold standard, evidence based treatment for OCD.ERP works by helping peopl...
01/09/2026

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold standard, evidence based treatment for OCD.

ERP works by helping people gradually face feared thoughts, images, urges, or situations while learning to resist compulsions. Over time, this process helps retrain the brain, reduce anxiety, and weaken OCD’s grip.

ERP is not about forcing fear or “just facing it.” It is structured, collaborative, and done at a pace that is thoughtful and intentional. With the right support, ERP helps people build tolerance for uncertainty and reclaim their lives from OCD.

Learn more about ERP and evidence based OCD treatment at www.iocdf.org/treatment 💙

Finding the right OCD treatment can be overwhelming, but you don't have to search alone!The IOCDF Provider Directory hel...
01/08/2026

Finding the right OCD treatment can be overwhelming, but you don't have to search alone!

The IOCDF Provider Directory helps connect individuals and families with mental health professionals who are knowledgeable about OCD and evidence based treatments like ERP.

You can search by location or teletherapy, filter by treatment approach, specialties, languages, payment type, and more to find care that fits your needs.

Access to the right provider can make a life changing difference.

Start your search today 👉 www.iocdf.org

OCD is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. It is not a personality trait, a preference, or something...
01/07/2026

OCD is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. It is not a personality trait, a preference, or something people can simply ignore. OCD is a serious mental health condition defined by obsessions and compulsions that can be time consuming, distressing, and life disrupting.

When OCD is misunderstood, it can delay diagnosis, increase stigma, and make it harder for people to seek help. Clear, accurate information matters. Effective, evidence based treatment exists, and recovery is possible.

Learn more about what OCD is (and isn't), and explore trusted resources by visiting www.iocdf.org 💙

01/07/2026

You ask, they answer: OCD experts Dr. Liz McIngvale, LCSW, and Chris Trondsen, LMFT, answers 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!

01/07/2026

Ethan Smith leans on his 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!

01/06/2026

"I started experiencing symptoms of OCD as young as two years old, needing to line up my toy cars in straight and measured lines, making sure they were exactly a thumb's space apart and not out of order."

Chris’ story puts a human face to America’s OCD care crisis and shows what happens when symptoms are misunderstood or treatment is out of reach. Sharing these stories helps highlight why access to accurate diagnosis and evidence based care matters.

Read the full blog post here 👉 https://bit.ly/3NjH7tb

We’re now accepting proposals to present at the 31st Annual OCD Conference, taking place July 9–12, 2026 in Seattle. 🎉We...
01/05/2026

We’re now accepting proposals to present at the 31st Annual OCD Conference, taking place July 9–12, 2026 in Seattle. 🎉

We welcome submissions from individuals with lived experience, family members, clinicians, researchers, advocates, and professionals across the OCD and related disorders community. You do not need prior conference speaking experience to apply. If you have knowledge, perspective, or ideas that could support others, we encourage you to submit.

Sessions may include education, support groups, research, professional development, or community-building activities, and should be tailored to one primary audience.

👉 Proposal deadline: February 2, 2026 at 11:59 pm PT
👉 Proposal Submission Link: https://bit.ly/4sm5N4l

We’re excited to feature both new and returning voices in 2026! 🎉

New Year’s resolutions are often framed as motivation. For people with OCD, it can bring pressure, perfectionism, and th...
01/02/2026

New Year’s resolutions are often framed as motivation. For people with OCD, it can bring pressure, perfectionism, and the feeling that things must be done “right” from the very beginning.

OCD can latch onto “do it perfectly or else” rules and take over control. Many people find that values-based intentions and flexibility are more supportive of long-term mental health than strict resolutions.

If January feels heavy, that information matters.

Visit www.iocdf.org for more information on OCD. 💙

Happy New Year! 🥳New Year’s Day is often framed as a fresh start. For people with OCD, it can also bring pressure, perfe...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🥳

New Year’s Day is often framed as a fresh start. For people with OCD, it can also bring pressure, perfectionism, and the feeling that things must be done “right” from the very beginning.

If traditional resolutions increase anxiety or compulsive thinking, that does not mean you are unmotivated or failing. OCD thrives on rigid rules and all-or-nothing expectations. Mental health progress is not linear, and growth does not require perfection.

This year, it is okay to choose flexibility, values, and self-compassion over strict resolutions.

Support and evidence-based treatment for OCD exist, and help is available year-round. 💙👉 www.iocdf.org

"I was able to gain a new perspective on my life living with OCD."Stories like Bob’s remind us why community and access ...
12/31/2025

"I was able to gain a new perspective on my life living with OCD."

Stories like Bob’s remind us why community and access to support matter. Through education, connection, and shared experiences, no one has to face OCD alone. Thank you, Bob, for lending your voice and helping break the stigma around mental health.

As we close out the year, we are so grateful for this community and everything we have built together. Your support helps us continue expanding access to resources, education, and hope for people affected by OCD.

If you are able, please consider making a tax-deductible end-of-year gift today.

💙 Donate here: iocdf.org/power

Our Winter 2025 OCD Newsletter is here! ❄️This issue is all about community, connection, and what’s possible when we wal...
12/31/2025

Our Winter 2025 OCD Newsletter is here! ❄️

This issue is all about community, connection, and what’s possible when we walk this journey together. From OCD Walks to new partnerships and stories that remind us we’re not alone, we’re proud to share what our community has been building, one step at a time. 💙

Find the latest issue here 👉 https://iocdf.org/programs/newsletter

12/31/2025

You ask, they answer: OCD expert Chris Trondsen, LMFT, answers your questions and shares 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!

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