By: Sanjaya Saxena, MD, Director of Clinical and Research Affairs, IOCDF Too often, obsessive compulsive disorder is portrayed in films, TV shows, and other media as a personality quirk. It…
We’re very fortunate to have two great treatments for BDD. It’s hard to believe that as recently as just a few decades ago, we didn’t know what treatments work for…
By Teagan Miller Hi My name is Teagan Miller and I am a 20 (almost 21) year old OCD advocate. I have lived with OCD my entire life. I often…
By The LGBTQIA Special Interest Group There are crucial issues regarding the mental well-being of LGBTQIA+ people that urgently need to be addressed. For instance, individuals from LGBTQIA+ populations experience…
Imagine the relief of knowing your family’s important information is organized and securely stored, available whenever you or your loved ones need it. Here’s how four individuals found reassurance through…
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Patricia Perkins, one of the International OCD Foundation’s (IOCDF) founding members. Patricia was a true pioneer in the OCD community. Her unwavering…
The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) strongly criticizes the careless and misleading use of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in the recent movie Trap (2024), directed by M. Night Shyamalan. In the…
Hold on, here comes another seasonal transition. Fall is here for real. Seasonal transitions can bring on intense, tiring, and moody feelings. You may feel a drag in your step…
While Behavioral Techniques such as setting timers and giving yourself deadlines can be fantastic for achieving goals. Eliminating impeding and indecisive language will increase productivity tenfold. #Productivity #GoalSetting The Pomodoro…
When things are lopsided in your business offices, the employees will look at the world through a skewed lens. Having a good flow and energy in your space using Feng…