The Storch Lab at Baylor College of Medicine

06/08/2025

Are you the parent of a child 8-17 years old with anxiety? Your child may be eligible for a research study. If interested, contact a member of the research team at REALStudy@bcm.edu or fill out the interest form at https://redcap.link/bcmrealstudy

17/07/2025

Are you the parent of a child 8-17 years old with anxiety? Your child may be eligible for a research study.
If interested, fill out the interest form at https://redcap.link/bcmrealstudy

02/07/2025

The wait is finally over—Congreso TOC registration and proposal system are open!

📝 Register: iocdf.org/congresotoc
📤 Submit a proposal: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/congresotoc
👥 Planning Committee: Use code tocplanning for free access.

Por fin se acabó la espera: ¡ya están abiertas las inscripciones y el sistema de propuestas para el COT de Congreso!

📝 Inscríbete: iocdf.org/congresotoc
📤 Envía una propuesta: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/congresotoc
👥 Comité de Planificación: Utiliza el código tocplanning para acceder gratuitamente.

05/06/2025

Registration is OPEN for Fearless Family Camp 2025!

🌲Fearless Family Camp is back! 🌲 Tailored for children ages 10–14 with OCD and related disorders. This retreat offers a unique weekend filled with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, opportunities to form meaningful connections, and engaging activities for the entire family.

🗓️ July 24–27, 2025

📍West Bend, WI

🔗 Learn more: ocdwisconsin.org/camp

29/05/2025

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

Let’s use this month to build a more supportive and informed community by spreading awareness, fostering compassion, and advocating for change. Swipe to learn more!

17/05/2025

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is hosting a virtual conference on discussing the relationship between mental health and criminal justice!

This event will be on Wednesday, June 4th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. If you are interested in attending, refer to this flier for additional information.

Families, professionals, and advocates are all welcome to attend.

Please utilize QR code to register or the following link.

Link: https://f.mtr.cool/yxjrvapmvp

14/05/2025

Join a talk online to learn more about approaching OCD from a DEI Lens! This talk is hosted by OCD Central & South Florida and OCD Texas. This talk, "Important Considerations When Working with BIPOC Clients," will provide a contextual understanding of the underrepresentation of Black and Hispanic individuals across the lifespan in OCD research and treatment, emphasizing OCD awareness and treatment engagement.

Date: Thursday June 5th
Time: 6-9pm EST
Location: Online

Sign up here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ocd-from-a-dei-lens-tickets-1320068393099?aff=oddtdtcreator

Early bird registration ends TODAY!

Join us as we focus on the underrepresentation of Black and Hispanic individuals across the lifespan in OCD research and treatment.

12/05/2025

Join the OI Foundation for a research update on Wednesday, May 14 at 8:00pm EST!

Dr. Eric Storch is giving a research update with the OI Foundation on recent research conducted examining the mental health and wellbeing of those affected by osteogenesis imperfecta in collaboration with the Brittle Bone Disorders Consortium (BBDC).

This talk with overview findings from interviews with children, adults, and families affected by OI, insights from the recent psychosocial study with adults with OI, and updates from ongoing data collection.

Register to attend at the link below!

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wvAOmC1LToyGDNtF8o1bWA #/registration

27/04/2025

Fearless Family Camp is back for another year!

This retreat opportunity for families and children experiencing OCD and related mental health conditions centers around ERP activities, recreation, and psychoeducation for families. For those interested and wanting more information, the following link provides access to the camp website: http://ocdwisconsin.org/camp.

19/11/2024

Is your child between the ages of 7 and 13? Does your child experience symptoms of anxiety and/or OCD? Do you currently reside in Texas? Join a free treatment study to address childhood anxiety/OCD conducted by Eric Storch, Ph.D. at Baylor College of Medicine!
Participants will receive: Free 12-14-week course of therapy for children with anxiety and/or OCD and several assessments conducted via videoconferencing.
If you are interested or unsure if you meet the requirements, please contact the study coordinator at cosmosprogram@bcm.edu or call (832) 206-4034.

04/11/2024

Were you impacted by Hurricane Helene this September?
If so, you are eligible to complete an anonymous, brief, 15-20 minute survey about the impact of Hurricane Helene. This important study is conducted by Drs. Caitlin Pinciotti and Eric Storch at Baylor College of Medicine.
Please share your unique experiences and perspectives about the storm to help us better understand how natural disasters impact individuals' mental health.

01/11/2024

Baylor College of Medicine is looking for research volunteers between the ages of 12-17 with or without anxiety, depression, or autism to participate in a study that uses advanced computer technology to examine language use and facial expressions in adolescents. This study aims to help us better understand how children and adolescents respond to different emotions and social situations. The study will take place in-person at our Houston Medical Center location and will take about 6 hours. During the visit, participants will be asked to complete a series of assessments and interact with research staff. Participants will be compensated for their time and volunteer hours are available. Families will also receive an assessment summary report following their visit. If you are interested in participating, you can contact us at ACES-Study@bcm.edu for more information!