By: Alixandra Wilens, MA and Brian Zaboski, PhD, ABPP From Isaac Asimov’s rules of robotics to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator, humankind has long been captivated—and sometimes unnerved—by the idea of machines…
By Jennifer Rose It’s no secret that there is a supply-demand crisis going on in America (and perhaps even the world), where there are more people who want to see…
The IOCDF is proud to announce the five winners of the 2024 Research Grant Awards, who received almost $700,000 in funding thanks to the grassroots support of our donors. A…
ORLANDO — The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) honored the recipients of its 2024 Awards on Saturday, July 27. The IOCDF Awards recognize exceptional individuals and professionals for their dedicated efforts…
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…