According to a recent investigation, behavioral avoidance may reduce the long-term effectiveness of exposure and response prevention (ERP), a popular treatment for OCD. Click here to read more ..read more

The Annual International OCD Foundation’s (IOCDF) OCD Conference brings together individuals and families living with OCD, mental health professionals, and researchers to educate and empower the community. This July, the International OCD Foundation invites you to learn about the latest treatments, research, and practices in OCD and related disorders. We can’t wait to see you in Orlando! This year’s conference will take place in Orlando, FL on July 26-28, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. Welcome to the largest international conference dedicated to OCD and related disorders! This year’s even ..read more

ANNOUNCING THE 2024 FAITH & OCD CONFERENCE Navigating OCD in Diverse Faith-Based Communities Thursday, April 18, 2024 REGISTRATION OPENING SOON! The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is excited to present the fourth annual Faith and OCD Conference taking place virtually on Thursday, April 18, 2024! The conference was specifically created to address the needs of a diverse community — spanning all faiths, ethnicities, and backgrounds. We’ll provide education about effective treatment and ways to support those in the faith community living with OCD. Join the IOCDF for this collaborative ..read more

We are honored to welcome Denis Sukhodolsky, PhD, clinical psychologist and professor at the Yale Child Study Center to conduct a presentation entitled: OCD in Children and Adolescents: Assessment, Diagnosis and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. This presentation will discuss phenomenology and clinical assessment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in children and adolescents. Particular attention will be paid to diagnosis of complex presentations and co-occurring neurodevelopmental disorders. Then, principles and methods of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for OCD, also known as exposur ..read more

ANNOUNCING THE 2024 FAITH & OCD CONFERENCE Navigating OCD in Diverse Faith-Based Communities Thursday, April 18, 2024 REGISTRATION OPENING SOON! The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is excited to present the fourth annual Faith and OCD Conference taking place virtually on Thursday, April 18, 2024! The conference was specifically created to address the needs of a diverse community — spanning all faiths, ethnicities, and backgrounds. We’ll provide education about effective treatment and ways to support those in the faith community living with OCD. Join the IOCDF for this collaborative ..read more

The Online Hoarding Disorder Conference offers an opportunity for professionals — from therapists and social workers to firefighters and other public safety officials — to learn how to work effectively and compassionately with individuals with hoarding disorder (HD). Professionals will hear from leading researchers and experts in the field and will walk away with a new understanding and practical strategies for working with those affected by HD. The Online Hoarding Disorder Conference also provides useful information to individuals with lived experience, families and supporters affected by HD ..read more

We are happy to welcome a new board member, Sara Carpenter. She will act as a Board Member at Large. Sara is passionate about raising OCD awareness in the hopes that people affected with OCD will be able to access proper diagnosis and treatment sooner. She is enthusiastic to make significant contributions to our affiliate ..read more

OCD affects approximately one person in 40 and causes great suffering and disability. Effective evidence-based treatments are available but are difficult for many patients to access. Specialty programs can provide expert psychotherapeutic care and pharmacological management that is difficult to access in other settings. The OCD and Anxiety Disorders Track Program, which accepts government and Connecticut state insurance, has grown quickly and has succeeded in its first year in providing effective, expert care to patients in southern Connecticut seeking help with the symptoms of OCD and relate ..read more

The Online BDD Conference offers an opportunity for professionals to learn how to treat individuals with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Professionals will hear from leading researchers and experts in the field and will walk away with a new understanding and practical strategies for working with those affected by BDD. The Online BDD Conference also provides critical information to individuals, families, and loved ones affected by BDD to educate people and their families about effective treatment. Individuals living with BDD will participate in a support group led by Scott Granet, LCSW, while ..read more

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